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The Easiest Pantry Dinner That Never Fails
You don’t need much to make something deeply satisfying. A pot of fluffy rice (we love jasmine) and a can of beans can carry you through any weeknight dinner dilemma. This is one of those meals that’s not just good for pantry cooking—it’s one you’ll actually crave.
At The Culinary Studio, we’re obsessed with jasmine rice. The fragrance, the texture, the way it plays so nicely with just about everything… it’s our go-to. Want to make it perfectly every time? Check out our Rice Blog →
And the beans? We’re all about La Costeña Whole Pinto Beans. So flavourful, so easy. DO NOT DRAIN & RINSE! There’s so much flavour in the aquafaba! You can find them right here on Amazon.
Simple Rice & Beans
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp. neutral oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- 1 can La Costeña Whole Pinto Beans (do not drain)
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: lime wedges, avocado, cilantro, fried egg for topping
Method:
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 5–6 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
- Stir in garlic and cumin; cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the whole can of pinto beans (liquid and all). Stir and bring to a simmer. Add 1/2 cup of water or stock if you want the beans even saucier/soupier.
- Let it bubble gently for 5–7 minutes, until thickened slightly. Taste and season with salt.
- Spoon beans over warm jasmine rice and garnish with any extras you love.
That’s it. No fuss, no stress—just a comforting bowl of rice & beans that tastes way better than it should.
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How to Serve It
Pile the rice in a bowl, spoon those glossy beans over top, and garnish with whatever you’ve got: a squeeze of lime, your favourite hot sauce (we LOVE Valentina’s!) a fried egg, chopped cilantro, grated cheese or a few slices of avocado.
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