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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Veggie Side
Method
Main Dish Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the red beans under cold water. Place them in a bowl, cover with water, and let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
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- 5
Cook the Beans
Drain and rinse the soaked red beans. Add them to the pot along with 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
- 6
Cook the Rice
In a separate pot, bring 1 cup of vegetable broth to a boil. Add 1 cup of long grain rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 7
Combine and Serve
Once the beans and rice are cooked, serve the red beans over a bed of rice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Veggie Side Preparation
- 8
Prepare Broccoli
Wash and cut the broccoli into florets.
- 9
Sauté Broccoli
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- 10
Season Broccoli
Sprinkle garlic powder and salt over the sautéed broccoli. Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender.
- 11
Serve
Place the sautéed broccoli on the plate next to the red beans and rice.
