Now, now, don't roll your eyes and think, "Rice and beans? Boring!". Rice and beans don't have to be boring, and fresh home-cooked beans (rather than canned) 
are anything but! Rice and beans are healthy and nutritious, especially for vegetarians. And do I have to mention that when prepared from scratch, rice and beans are some of the cheapest foods on the planet? Read on! 
Italian seasoned rice and beans Use fresh herbs in this one for a knock-out flavor. A super-easy one-pot meal. Pictured above, left.
Rice and beans burrito Got leftover rice? Leftover beans, too? Time for a burrito night!
Mango black beans and rice Black beans are simmered with spices, then paired with rice and mango. Pictured above, right.
Cold rice and beans salad Made with Italian salad dressing, fresh herbs and fresh tomatoes. No oven needed if you have some leftover pre-cooked rice on hand.
are anything but! Rice and beans are healthy and nutritious, especially for vegetarians. And do I have to mention that when prepared from scratch, rice and beans are some of the cheapest foods on the planet? Read on!
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