Dirty Rice and Beans

Kendra PeloJoaquin's Note:

I invented this version of dirty rice to accompany my husbands fantastic ribs. It's easy to make, but it does want to simmer for a good long time.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 1/2 cups brown rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 5 cups mushroom broth (I use Better than Boullion)
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 carrot, chopped small
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 1/2 lb bacon, chopped into 1 in long pieces
• 1 white onion, 1/2 diced 1/2 chopped
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions:

1. Fry the Bacon.
2. Cook the onion in the grease until it's translucent.
3. Add the olive oil, oregano,basil, cumin, garlic.
4. Rinse your rice 3 times.
5. Add rice and sautee for 10 minutes.
6. Add broth, beans (do not drain), bay leaves, and soup.
7. Cover, Bring to a boil, turn down heat to between low and medium.
8. Simmer for at least an hour, ideally two.

Reviews

[Vegan Chef in Las Vegas]

High in fat-- high in carbs.. fantastic food for a runner nite before a marathon!