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Sack Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
I too love plain old beans and rice for lunch. I get mine from a Latino restaurant, and they always say "That's IT?" after I order. Every single time.
Sack Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
Hi, Susanne...If I made this on Sunday, I would try to eat the last bowl of it by Thursday. I don't think it would be unsafe on Friday, but you're right that it might be a little funky. It makes about 8 cups of food, so if you eat 2-cup portions (rather generous) you can polish it off in 4 days. If you eat 1-cup portions (a little on the small side), it might be too much for you to eat alone; but you could certainly cut the recipe in half, or make all the beans and freeze half of them for later use.
Sack Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
Will this realy last a week in the fridge? Won't it start getting a little funky? I'll try the recipe if it really will last that long, I'll be the only one eating it and I don't want to throw a lot away!
Sack Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
I definitely want to try this but I might cut back on the oil and add the kale, as you mentioned in your commentary.
Sack Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
Definitely cook the rice seperate from the beans, then add. I like some "juice" for lack of a better term with my beans and rice, so I do not drain all the cooking liquid. We only use brown rice and it is a definitely wonderful meal and great leftovers! This with grilled vegetable burrito or quesadilla is so good together. Think I will cook a pot of beans and warm up the grill tonight!
Sack Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
I like rice and beans for any meal. It's easy and filling and can take a wide variety of extras. I like cheese in mine.
I think I'd try this recipe in my relatively new slow cooker, only I'd saute the onions and garlic before putting them in the pot and add the cilantro near the end if not cooking it overnight. I can't decide if the brown rice would stand up to this method or if it would be mushy. Another thing to try would be cooking the rice separately in the rice cooker, which shares an outlet and counter space with the slow cooker in my small kitchen.
Sack Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
This is really funny because I just had black beans and rice (from home) for lunch at work today. I did Cuban food for my little Oscar party last night, which of course included black beans and rice. I had enough left over for several days of lunches this week. I topped it with a little whole milk Fage yogurt (totally not authentic, but good) and diced avocado.
Sack Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
Meant to add a Lizano link. Here it is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salsa_Lizano
It's good stuff.
Sack Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
Will use this Madhur Jaffrey recipe. Thanks! I ate Gallo Pinto in Costa Rica with fried eggs, fried plantains and plenty of Salsa Lizano. The stuff sticks to the ribs. A great idea for brunch.
Sack Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
Sounds like a good meal for someone who may get laid off soon, especially if the layoff happens! But seriously, I love beans and rice, though I like to add cheese.
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I too love plain old beans and rice for lunch. I get mine from a Latino restaurant, and they always say "That's IT?" after I order. Every single time.