Vegan Spanish Inspired Rice and Beans

Recipe courtesy of Jasmine @ Sweet Simple Vegan

An easy vegan rice cooker meal that you can have ready in just 35 minutes! This Vegan Spanish Inspired Rice and Beans is hearty, flavorful and is guaranteed to hit the spot.

Total Time: 35 minutes

 Yield: 6 servings

     

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups uncooked Jasmine brown rice, thoroughly rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15.5 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup red onions, minced
• 1 rib celery, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish with (optional):

• Fresh lime, sliced into wedges
• Cilantro, roughly chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add all of the ingredients into your Vitaclay pot and mix thoroughly until uniform. Cover and set it to cook on the “brown rice” setting (about 25-30 minutes).
2. Remove lid and allow the rice to cool for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve with a wedge of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

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