Not Your Usual Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Black beans and rice is becoming a staple in our house since it's filling, easy, and relatively cheap. I decided it was time to try it with a twist to amp up the protein and flavor while making it healthier. And thus, this recipe was born.

Rather than just black beans with white rice, there is brown rice, quinoa, turkey, onions, and peppers with added spices. It's great for A's lunches, freezing for future dinners, or dinners for the week. This recipe can also easily be made in a slow cooker.

Not Your Usual Black Beans and Rice Recipe

by The Stay-at-Home Life

Keywords: saute boil slow-cooker entree gluten-free low-sodium nut-free soy-free sugar-free vegan vegetarian Turkey black beans rice quinoa fall spring summer winter

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Ingredients (6 large portions)

• 1 lb. dry black beans
• 1 lb. 93/7 ground turkey (optional)
• 1/2 cup dry brown rice
• 1/2 cup dry quinoa
• 1 cup frozen green peppers
• 1 cup frozen diced onions
• 1 tbsp lemon herb seasoning of your choice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare black beans according to directions on bag, including boiling
2. Mix onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon herb seasoning into turkey meat
3. Brown turkey meat in skillet on the stove
4. Prepare rice according to directions on package
5. Prepare quinoa according to directions on package
6. Heat green peppers and onions on stove or in microwave until hot
7. Mix beans, turkey, rice, quinoa, peppers, and onions together in a large pan and heat until ready to eat

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