Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Have You Thought About Rice and Beans?


You can purchase a 20lb. Bag of rice and a 10lb. Bag of pinto beans for about $22.00. The last a very long time if kept in a cool, dry place and once opened you can transfer them to sealed 5 gallon buckets with tight lids or smaller containers that have a good fitting lid. Mix taco seasoning with rice and beans for a great flavor. You can store dry spices and onions with you storage goods that make a wonderful addition to you rice and bean dishes. You may also want to store assorted cans of beans to help in a quick fix for food without the overnight soaking of the dry beans.  

Long Grain White Rice – Calories

Long Grain White Rice – Nutrition per cup (cooked)
Fat (0.4 grams)
Carbohydrates (45 grams)
Fiber (0.6 grams)
Protein (4 grams)

Very low in saturated fat
No cholesterol
Very low in sodium
Very low in sugar
High in manganese

Pinto Beans – Calories

Pinto Beans – Nutrition per cup serving
Fat (1 gram)
Carbohydrates (45 grams)
Fiber (15 grams)
Protein (15 grams)

Very low in saturated fat
No cholesterol
Very low in sodium
Very low in sugar
Very high in dietary fiber
High in manganese
High in phosphorus

Here is a cheap recipe:
COCONUT RICE AND BEANS
Ingredients
1 15 oz. can of lite coconut milk ($1.39) Used coupon in this week’s newspaper for Thai kitchen products!
About 1/3 cup of pineapple juice from a can of pineapple ($.25-ish)
1/2 cup of water
1 cup uncooked white rice ($.20)
Salt/Pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked pinto beans ($.40)
4 carrot sticks, peeled and cut into circles ($.40)
Honey drizzles ($.25)
2 broccoli heads ($.74) On sale for $1.48/bunch this week!
Directions
(1/2. Cook about 1 cup of pinto beans in 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium high. Cover and cook for 1.5 -2 hours, or until beans are soft. Remove from heat, drain liquid.)
1. In medium saucepan, bring coconut milk, pineapple juice and water to a rolling boil. Add 1 cup of rice and return to boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium low and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for 5 more minutes (do not uncover!). Fluff with fork before adding the beans.
2. Combine beans and rice in saucepan.
3. Steam carrots in steamer, or cook in 1/2 cup of water in small saucepan. Drizzle with honey to sweeten them up a smidge!
Steam broccoli in stovetop steamer or in microwavable bowl covered with plastic wrap.
Serve Coconut Rice and Beans with Honey Sweetened Carrots and Steamed Broccoli.

You can substitute the milk and juice with any flavor you desire! Cost $2.24
recipe was found at : http://www.5dollardinners.com/

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