Amy's Spicy Beans and Rice Recipe
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Amy's Spicy Beans and Rice

By: STRIDEAM 
"This is a fast, easy and yummy vegetarian dinner, or you can add chicken or sausage if you miss the meat!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (94)

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What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Parker's Famous Margaritas
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 fresh green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, pour beans into a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with jalapenos, cumin, chili powder and black pepper.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions and olives. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.
  5. Serve beans over cooked rice.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 96 | Total Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2007 by Julie Anderson   view full review
I am a huge fan of EASY, fast, and nutritious meals -- and this is one of them! The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by NJSS2000   view full review
After reading the reviews, I drained most of the liquid from the beans. The whole family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by MOLSON7   view full review
This was easy but I have to agree I did not think it was spicy at all. It would be good to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Maria   view full review
I drained the juice from the beans as suggested by other reviews-big mistake! The beans were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by Caroline C   view full review
I made this with regular white rice and yellow onions as that's what I had on hand. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by ABD297   view full review
Pretty good. I like mine a little spicier. Might add garlic next time and more hot stuff....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by ARAYLUCK   view full review
This dish is great if you like spicy. It goes great with chiken and steak as well. Or you can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by JENNIFERDROZ   view full review
We thought it was pretty flavorless. It needs either meat or more spices.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by dagny21   view full review
I should have gone with my instincts. I thought it was strange to leave the beans UNDRAINED,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by luvs2cook   view full review
This is a great recipe. I did make some additions that I think just added to it. I sauteed...

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