By Carrie Resch
Do you find yourself wondering what vegans eat? Like what they really eat. Recipes are nice and all, but not all of us are great cooks and simple every-night meals don't usually involve elaborate casseroles. Here's one "recipe" that's oh so easy to make and very inexpensive. We'll call it Pink Beans & Rice.
Pink Beans and Canned Tomatoes, Okra and Corn are the main ingredients
It's so simple to throw together. A can of Pink Beans and a Can of Tomatoes, Okra and Corn (or any vegetables of your choosing). Double the recipe if you're cooking for a large group or you want some delicious leftovers to take to work.
Pink beans are popular in Caribbean countries. They have a rich, meaty flavor and can be used in place of pinto beans or red kidney beans.
Pink beans are popular in Caribbean countries. They have a rich, meaty flavor and can be used in place of pinto beans or red kidney beans.
Drain the pink beans in a colander or strainer and rinse with water. Put beans and a can of undrained Tomatoes, Okra and Corn in a pot and heat on medium-high. Add minced garlic and the seasonings used in Sazon Seasoning Mix: coriander, cumin, black pepper, garlic powder and oregano.
Choose your favorite grain such as quinoa (pictured).
Once heated through, scoop the bean mixture on top of your favorite grain. Brown rice or quinoa are tasty and easy choices. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is actually a seed – not a grain, but it's often treated like a grain and can be made sweet or savory depending on the spices you use.
Quinoa is classified as a "superfood," containing protein, fiber and vitamins and minerals including magnesium, iron and zinc. It's gluten-free. Click here to read all about the nutrition benefits of quinoa.
There are many types of quinoa, but the ones you're most likely to run across in your local grocery store are white quinoa and red quinoa. White quinoa has a mild taste, like rice. Red quinoa tends to be a little heavier with more of a nutty flavor.
Quinoa is classified as a "superfood," containing protein, fiber and vitamins and minerals including magnesium, iron and zinc. It's gluten-free. Click here to read all about the nutrition benefits of quinoa.
There are many types of quinoa, but the ones you're most likely to run across in your local grocery store are white quinoa and red quinoa. White quinoa has a mild taste, like rice. Red quinoa tends to be a little heavier with more of a nutty flavor.
That's it!
So easy to make. Change up the grains or experiment with different beans, if you'd like. You have an easy weeknight dinner with ingredients that can always be on hand in your stocked pantry.
So easy to make. Change up the grains or experiment with different beans, if you'd like. You have an easy weeknight dinner with ingredients that can always be on hand in your stocked pantry.
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