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Smoky Vegan Beans & Rice

Tami Kramer Nutmeg Notebook
A thick and hearty smoky dish that can be served in a variety of ways. A perfect dish for feeding a crowd.
5 from 4 votes
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 8 QT Electric Pressure Cooker If you have a 6 QT cut the recipe in half.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 1 large bell pepper any color, diced
  • 12 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large jalapenos, seeds removed, diced
  • 2 14.5 oz cans fire roasted diced tomatoes, no salt added
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 pounds dried beans, black or pinto or 1 pound of each, rinsed and drained no soaking the beans
  • 1 cup brown rice, short grain, uncooked
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 4 tsp oregano
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 4 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp salt substitute
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Using your 8 QT Instant Pot (cut recipe in half for a 6 QT) turn the saute function on and when the pot is hot add the onions, bell peppers, garlic and jalapenos. Saute until onions are translucent and everything is tender.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and give it all a good stir. Put the lid on and make sure the steam valve is set to sealing. Select pressure cook or manual, make sure the the pressure level is set to high. Set the cooking time for 45 minutes.
  • When the cooking is done, allow the pressure to come down naturally for at least 20 minutes. After 20 minutes you can release the remaining steam by moving the pressure valve to Venting. Press Cancel, then carefully remove the lid, remove the 3 bay leaves before serving.
  • This can be frozen for future meals. I like to put it in my Souper Cubes in 1 or 2 cup portions.
  • Wonderful as a side dish or main dish. Serve over tostada shells, in tacos, burritos, over lettuce greens, chopped salads, in a nourish bowl with corn, lettuce, tomatoes, chipotle nacho cheese sauce and some oil free corn tortilla chips.
    Serve in a bowl with a little added water or vegetable broth for more of a chili soup along with a cornbread muffin.
    Enjoy!
Keyword Beans, rice, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, garlic, jalapenos, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder
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