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Cajun Black Beans and Rice

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Cajun Black Beans and Rice Recipe
I am busy making extra food, so that my husband and kids do not starve while I’m out of town this weekend. Today, I made a double batch of Cajun Black Beans and Rice for lunch. I will freeze the leftovers for an easy freezer meal for my family.

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Cajun Black Beans and Rice

Course Main
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Alea

Ingredients

  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cups cooked black beans or a 15 oz. can, pour off liquid
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes or a 14.5 oz. can, don’t drain
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
  • dash of pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil until tender.
  • Add all of the other ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all of the flavors have blended.

 

I put a bottle of hot sauce on the table for the brave souls who can take their beans and rice with a side of fire! This goes well with cornbread and a salad.

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Kathleen says

    I love beans and rice. Your recipe looks delicious and healthy! The brown rice sounds like a nice touch.

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  2. Sheila says

    Well–I was born in southwest Louisiana so I love cajun food–I don't make it often any more though. I'll have to try this recipe–I usually use red beans. Thanks for the recipes.

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  4. Laura says

    This sounds delicious! I've almost got my menu done for the next two weeks and I'm going to see if I can fit this in! The hot sauce will definitely be going in though-we like things spicy!

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  5. CrystalsCozyKitchen says

    I love black beans and rice and am always willing to try any new recipe. This one looks delicious!

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.