Yesterday went well. Although, I have leftover steak pie and potatoes because I made too much. We'll have them today.
I'm going to make some rice and beans today. I've never made it before. It can be lunches during the week after work. I found some recipes that I might try:
http://www.thekitchn.com/budget-but-not-boring-8-fresh-ways-to-eat-beans-rice-for-dinner-201467
I'm also going to make some soda bread. I found a packet mix in the cupboard. Again, I've never made it before.
We're out of porridge and onions now. I'll need to replace these because I use them in so much.
Not much else to report. I'm not going anywhere near a shop today.
UFM: Day 2
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Pintos and rice bowl (makes 6 servings)
Beans ingredients:
2 cups dry pinto beans, soaked 24 hours, cooked until soft, left overnight in cooking water
1 T olive oil
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
2 t cumin
1.5 t paprika
1 t salt
Rice Ingredients
1 T olive oil
2 cups rice
1 onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3T tomato paste mixed into 1/2 cup water
2.5 cups mock chicken (or whatever kind) broth
1.5 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
1.5 tsp dried coriander
3/4 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp oregano
Optional Toppings:
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped avocado
Chopped onion
Chopped cilantro
Pickled jalapenos
Shredded cheddar cheese
Salsa & hot sauce
Instructions
In a saucepan or deep skillet, saute onion in olive oil for a few minutes, then add garlic. When they soften or brown, add beans, all other beans ingredients and some of the cooking water. Bring to boil, then lower to simmer while you prepare rice. The beans will soften further, almost into refried-beans texture.
Add oil to another (pref nonstick) saucepan and heat over medium/high. Add in rice and cook until starting to brown slightly, stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes.
Add in onion and garlic. Cook onion rice mixture, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes, or until onions are softened.
Add in broth and bring to a simmer.
Stir in tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and coriander. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer for 10 mins. Remove from heat & leave lid on to steam for another 5 mins. Fluff with fork.
Serve rice topped with beans and any of the optional toppings.
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