As I have mentioned before, my son has challenged us to eat at least two vegetarian meals for dinner each week. An old standby for a vegetarian meal is beans and rice. I ate a lot of beans and rice when I was in the Peace Corps so I have it stuck in my head that there is only one way to prepare this kind of dish. I have discovered there are actually all variety of dishes that include beans and rice. There is not just one flavor or visual presentation either. It has been fun to discover a variety of dishes. Some of our favorites are:
Red Beans and Rice p372
400 Calorie Fix by Liz Vaccariello
Italian Rice and Beans p128
The 1200-Calorie-a-Day Menu Cookbook
Hoppin' John p82
CookingLight Slow Cooker
There are also many chilis, stews and soups that combine beans and rice. The discovery of more favorites continues!
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