11 Rice and Beans Recipes That Aren’t Boring

Looking for rice and beans recipes that are fun and not boring? Here’s my roundup of some of the most delicious rice and beans recipes on the net, that’ll blow you away (on a budget, of course).

Some pros to rice and beans: 

• They are some of the cheapest food items you can find. 
• Together they make a complete protein. 
• A rice cooker and canned beans make it ridiculously easy to whip up a meal.
• They make for a very delicious, filling, and satisfying meal. 
• Beans are a great source of fiber. 
• There are a plethora of rice and bean varieties to choose from.

Puerto Rican Yellow Rice With Pigeon Peas 

Plant Based And Broke

Did you know that pigeon peas are actually beans? Well, now you know. And when you combine the rice and pigeon peas – you have something special called arroz con gandules, or yellow Puerto Rican rice. Secret tip: The magic in this dish is in the sofrito.

New Orleans Red Beans And Rice 

Sweet Potato Soul

Ooooooh with a touch of smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and cajun seasoning, you’re not gonna need anything else!

Moro De Habichuelas Negras (One-Pot Rice and Beans)

Sandra Valvassori

Alright, so let’s move on to a delicious Latin American dish. So much flavor. So much yum. It’s an easy one-pot recipe that pairs well with fried plantains, and a thick stew.

Rice, Beans, Tofu, and Greens 

The Full Helping

Y’all can never say that rice and beans are boring everrrrr again. This one is loaded with all the good stuff: rice, black beans, tofu, tomatoes, and a robust flavor from the variety of spices used.

Puerto Rican Yellow Rice With Red Beans

Plant Based And Broke

Now let’s take that rice and beans and make a damn good burger. This veggie patty is just waiting to be plopped onto a bed of lettuce and topped with all of your favorite veggies and sauces. My choice? A vegan chipotle-mayo sauce.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger

Minimalist Baker

Ran out of burger ideas? Remember: the burger opportunities are endless when they’re plant-based. 😉

Black Bean and Pumpkin Burgers 

Where She Begins

I know, we’re at burger #3 in a row. But, burgers are life – and this one will make you want seconds. It has a mixture of black beans, brown rice, mushrooms, pumpkin, and onions. Damnnnn.

Basmati Fried Rice 

Let’s Be Vegan

Wooo let’s make good use of those garbanzo beans in your pantry with this filling and delightful bowl. And it’s fried. So you know it’s good.

Black Bean, Rice, Vegetable Tacos

Together As Family

Tacos coming right up with a squeeze of lime.

Mexican Beans And Rice

Just What We Eat

While we’re on this Latin theme, let’s move on to a delicious, green wrap filled with Mexican rice and refried beans cooked with bold flavors: diced green peppers, onions, minced garlic, and jalapenos.

Vegetarian Bean and Rice Burrito

The Spruce Eats

Need to brighten up your dinner meals? Try these black beans and rice burrito. It honestly can’t get any easier than this!

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