One-pot beans, greens, and grains

[spinbaby]

I ran into this in the New York Times food section and it’s so stupid easy, I can’t believe this sort of thing hasn’t crossed my radar before. Basically it’s this: cook any grain. When it’s almost done, dump on any kind of chopped greens and any kind of cooked (canned) beans and finish cooking. Season at will. I went sort of Mexican tonight with rice, kale, and pinto beans seasoned with onions, garlic, and chili powder. It’s good, it’s cheap, it’s nutritious, and it’s vegan. The only downside I can see is that I’m going to be eating this for a week because it makes a lot.

[IbogaProject]

1. Key is to freeze some in portions

Rice cookers are good for doing rice & legumes too.

[spinbaby]

5. Much as I love my rice cooker...

…I don’t think I could do this in a rice cooker because the greens aren’t going to fit into my little unit. A bunch of greens is big and then cooks down to nothing. I used a Dutch oven.

[mitch96]

2. This is great! I can see using this for "end of life" veg that has to be used or tossed soon.

I'm a "one pot veg" kinda guy. So many ways to go with this..
Thanks!!
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[IbogaProject]

4. One minor food safety tip

Don't leave cooked rice out too long unless kept over 120 degrees. That is where a rice cooker can help as they automically keep it warm enough.

[La Coliniere]

3. Thanks for posting this.

There are countless ways to creatively modify, augment or doctor up this simple yet nutritious recipe.