One pot of deliciousness

This tasty one pot meal recipe was published originally published by Nutrition Australia and created by Sanitarium Health Food Company.

Vital statistics:

10 minute preparation time. 40-45 minutes cooking time.

You will need:

• Heavy-based saucepan
• Wooden spoon

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 brown onion diced
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup brown rice
• 10g salt reduced vegetable stock cube, crushed
• 2 cups water
• 420g can 3 bean mix, rinsed and drained
• 400g can diced tomatoes

Method:

1. Heat oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
2. Add garlic and paprika and sauté a further 1 minute.
3. Add rice and cook for two minutes, stirring frequently until well coated.
4. Add stock cube, two cups of water, beans and tomatoes.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and serve.

Recipe Notes

• Use a 4 bean mix if a 3 bean mix is not available
• Alternatively use canned black or red kidney beans
• Serve with a salad or use as a filling for burritos, burrito bowls or enchiladas