Meat Free Monday: Red Beans and Rice

     I had never eaten this classic dish before a few months ago when I ran across the recipe in the little book that comes with the crock-pot. I guess I always thought it would be super spicy, but it's not. I just love the seasonings and the heartiness (yes, even without meat!). It's super cheap to make, too!
You can double the recipe if you want, but it does make a lot of food!


1/2 lb dry red beans
1/2 onion, chopped (I used onion powder)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 14 1/2 oz. can vegetable (or beef) broth
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
3 cups cooked rice (brown rice is more flavorful and healthier)

• In large pot, cover beans with three times their volume of water and bring to a boil.
• Boil for 10 minutes, and then remove from heat. 
• Cover and let stand for 1 hour and then drain.
• Combine all of the ingredients in the slow cooker except the rice.
• Cover, cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.
• Serve over the hot cooked rice.

Link up with your Meat Free dishes....

I'm joining Paul McCartney for Meat Free Mondays. This description was taken from his website:

http://www.meatfreemondays.com/index.cfm

In 2009, we launched the Meat Free Monday campaign as a simple and straightforward idea to show everyone the value of eating less meat – and to make it easier for us all to do so.

 

Penny Pinching Provisions is focused on eating good food on a budget. Most meals that include meat are more expensive to make, so this Linky Party will be a great way to share meat free recipes.

1.	Lentils Shepherds Pie	3.	Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza	5.	Ultimate Fluffy Pancakes
2.	Zucchini AuGratin	4.	Eggplant Patties	6.	strawberry muffins

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