This is an easy and delicious take on a Louisiana classic that you can prepare and cook in 40 minutes! I use turkey kielbasa to cut down on the fat, but not the flavor. Season with hot pepper sauce if...
Author: Paula
Due to certain worldwide events, I've been getting lots of requests for easy, hearty recipes that can be made using basic dry and canned goods. This incredibly delicious Spanish-style baked rice and beans...
Author: Chef John
This may sound like a plain recipe, but believe me, it's wonderful! It is an easy-to-make Middle Eastern comfort food that combines lentils, rice and delicious fried onions. The yogurt really gives it...
Author: Melissa Mueller
Enjoy a great tasting dish to share with family and friends. Special dish for vegetarians, and one of our favorite meals. Instead of placing the onion on top you can mix it along with the lentils and rice...
Author: Osiris (Rodizer)
This is a recipe I use in lieu of kidney beans and rice because I just happen to love the flavor of black beans. We never have leftovers of this side dish!
Author: Paula
Any time someone asks the question, 'What exactly is soul food?' the answer should always be 'a comforting bowl of red beans and rice.' Just sit them down, give them a spoon, and when they finish, ask...
Author: Chef John
I am not claiming this to be an authentic Cuban dish, rather my version of it. I hope that you enjoy. Garnish with chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and sour cream.
Author: Fancy Nancy
This is my favorite recipe, shown to me by my mother, and shown to her by her mother and so on. It is amazing! Make sure to follow instructions perfectly so the beans do not come out salty. The secret...
Author: mtndew2034
I originally got this from a Cuban friend, but made some changes to it. I have had it many times, the leftovers are very good wrapped in a tortilla, too. Very filling dish.
Author: Chris Barila
This is my take on a Louisiana classic. No shortcuts! Put everything into the slow cooker in the morning and you will have your meal ready in the late afternoon or evening, whenever you are ready. This...
Author: Melissa S.
An old co-worker of mine from Louisiana gave me this recipe. It is not only yummy but an inexpensive meal to make!
Author: Paige
Good ole red beans and rice with lots of smoked sausage. I put lots of garlic in it which makes it tasty. I take it to my bingo crowd and they love it! Normally I don't measure, so I decided to write it...
Author: Syndi Davis
One of my 'Israeli' recipes that I've adapted for whole rice (that in my opinion needs more seasoning). Good as a whole meal or as a side dish. Freezes fairly well, too.
Author: shari p.
Southern-style dish of red beans to eat over rice. Very good and hearty meal and goes good with cornbread. Great for vegetarians. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Author: Beth1727
This is a great one-pot dish. Don't know if it has a heritage, but I like it. I am a huge fan of Spanish chorizo and this is a great quick dish. I like it; if you don't, let me know how you change it!
Author: Brad
A quick and easy recipe using many of the staples you have on hand. Serve with your favorite cornbread.
Author: DIANESEALS
Boston lettuce is optional for serving as lettuce wraps.
Author: Cori S.
Peas and rice, often served under a tropical sun. You may have had it last while sitting on soft white sand, and looking at a clear blue sea. Goes excellently with other traditional Caribbean fare, such...
Author: DANIELLE2877
Kidney beans are simmered in coconut milk and then cooked with rice, chile pepper and herbs.
Author: sal
This is a healthier, vegetarian/vegan/Lent-friendly version of one of my favorite Creole dishes. This dish is typically made with ham hocks, so this version has less fat and salt by default. In Louisiana,...
Author: Lauren Reese
This is a tasty treat I taught myself to make when I was snowed in and couldn't get to the grocery store. Tasty and easy to make.
Author: LAURENB222
Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar...
Author: MIAMI BEACH
Easy, delicious rice and bean dish that can be served as a main vegetarian course or side dish to Latin and Asian foods.
Author: Kim
This is the creamy red beans and rice everyone asks me to make.
Author: Kelly Hughes
All of the Instant Pot® recipes I have seen in the past call for cooking the rice separately on the stove while the beans are cooking. I wanted to throw it all in and go and this is what I came up with....
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
With red kidney beans, rice, cheese and plenty of spices, this recipe makes a nice version of a classic dish. It can be served as a main dish, and is quite good when accompanied by a salad and some crusty...
Author: Melissa Cazun
My dad's black bean recipe. He is from Costa Rica. I eat these 4 different ways: as "gallo pinto," plain rice and beans for a side dish, as black bean soup, or mash them to make a dip. Serve gallo pinto...
Author: tconstantine
My current version of a classic recipe here is still a work in progress, but it's a pretty good one. This is a meal in itself, and tastes even better the next day when reheated.
Author: TJ White
In Assyrian, we call this dish "jadarah"! Lentils and rice have come a long way. We see these types of dishes more often! I hope you enjoy this great and easy recipe of "jadarah"!
Author: sharon younan
This pressure cooker recipe has been converted from a family recipe that we've used for 40+ years. Our family had come across it while in New Orleans when I was a little girl. From what I remember, red...
Author: Diana71
Simple and easy main dish or side. This makes a nice base for a meal instead of potatoes or plain rice, or stands on its own. Top with cooked chicken after it's done for a simple, high-protein meal. Add...
Author: Fatcatpat
This is a Brazilian dish that has an odd ingredient, bananas. The bananas are almost a dessert on their own but are eaten along with rice in a dish that can be varied to one's taste.
Author: Xtreme Love
If you want real Cajun, you have to try red beans and rice. Often, this simple dish is loaded with fat and sodium. Try this reworked recipe that everyone loves! No one will ever know it's the 'healthy'...
Author: Dale Tadlock
Versatile recipe that you can use for other recipes. Serve with fried eggs and fried plantains. Leftovers are great for stuffed peppers, eggplant filling, or omelettes.
Author: Meredith
I adapted my friend's hoppin' John for the Instant Pot® to cut down on cooking time. Turned out very well. Serve with cornbread and greens.
Author: Janni
Based on a local street vendor favorite. The tangy mojo Cubano (garlic sauce) makes all the difference in this tasty and filling recipe. Don't be intimidated by the number of separate preparations, as...
Author: iThrowLikeAgirl
Made this up in my kitchen and even my meat loving husband enjoyed this and went back for more!
Author: Kari Skrypek
This is a recipe that my mom made for us while growing up. We live in Minnesota, where SPAM originated, and my father is Puerto Rican; this was an ingenious way for my mother to weave the cultures together....
Author: CYNDMN28
Some say beans and rice is the most nutritious and well balanced meal in the world! Try adding your favorite chutney or salsa to this dish when you serve it!
Author: Kathy Miller
This is a fast, easy and yummy vegetarian dinner, or you can add chicken or sausage if you miss the meat!
Author: STRIDEAM
Khichdi is a lovely comfort food often served for breakfast, but I find it makes a wonderful side dish with a curry or salad, or a light main dish. I have eaten khichdis prepared by Indian friends that...
Author: Idena Suzanne