Sunday, January 23, 2011

Beans and Rice

This is a quick easy one. A traditional Hispanic dish that we eat a lot.  This one has a Cajun twist

Ingredients:

1. Large can of black beans (I like Goya)
2. 1/2 medium yellow onion (Diced/chopped)
3. 1 clove garlic (use garlic press)
4. 1 red bell pepper (Chop Rustic)
5. 3 tblspoons olive oil
6. 1/2 lb chorizo (optional) (cook ground)
7. 2 cups white rice
8. SLAP YO MAMA (Louisiana Cajun Spice Mix)
9. Home made hot sauce (recipe coming soon until then use you favorite hot sauce)

1. In large pan heat oil.
2. Dice onion small
3. Add onion to oil and allow to cook untel soft.
4. When onion is  soft add pressed garlic
5. Add Red Bell Pepper
6. Add black beans and chorizo.  Do not drain
7.  Cover allow mix to simmer for 20 minutes.
8.  At same time bean dish is simmering prepare rice following instructions for type of rice on bag.
9.  After 20 minutes add Slap Yo Mama or cajun spice to mix and allow to simmer for 10 additional minutes
10. Server hot over rice.  Avoid open flames for several hours after meal.

Ingredients Purchased:

All Ingredients Except Chorizo: Giant
Chorizo: Bodega near my house I can't pronounce properly.

Difficulty: Easy
Flavor:  Kick Butt
Time to Make: Easy
Cost:  Super Cheap
Gas Danger: High

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