Caribbean Black Beans and Rice

Serves 4 

2 cups of Brown rice 

2 14 oz cans of Black beans 

2 Avocados (½ Avocado per person) 

3 or 4  Roma tomatoes  

½ White/Yellow Onion 

1 TBSP of Olive oil 

*Spices: 

Chili powder 

2 Garlic cloves (fresh & powder) 

Cumin 

Paprika 

Salt and Pepper 

*I use my spices liberally. If you are on the conservative side when it comes to flavor, I suggest 1 tsp of each spice.  

Instructions:

*Cook the brown rice (follow the directions on the packaging of the Brown rice)

* Drain both cans of beans. Let sit. 

*Dice the Avocados and Tomatoes, put aside. 

*Heat the Olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions. Cook till they become fragrant (5 min or so), lastly add the fresh Garlic and other spices. 

*Add the beans to the onion and garlic mixture turn on low to keep warm. 

**You can always add Vegan cheese or fresh Jalapeno’s to spice things up! 

**Now, assemble your bowl! Enjoy! 

 

 

POT ROAST LESS VEGGIES:

Serves 6 

1 small bag of baby Carrots 

5 stalks of Celery  

1 bag of baby Potatoes 

1 Yellow Onion 

1 C of Veggie broth 

2 tsp of Rosemary 

2 tsp of Thyme 

2 tsp of Basil (or you can use an Italian blend spice) 

2 tsp of Cumin 

2 tsp of Garlic powder* 

2 tsp of Onion powder 

Salt and Pepper to taste 

4 T of Olive oil 

 

Directions: 

Slice up all the Veggies (except the Baby carrots). The Celery can be cut into quarters (the size of your little finger). 

Put all the Veggies including the baby Carrots into an oven safe pan. Drizzle with Olive oil and add spices. Make sure all Veggies are covered. Add Veggie broth. 

Cover Veggies with foil and BAKE for 40 minutes or until Veggies are soft. 

Let Veggies cool off and they are ready to eat. You can eat the Veggies by themselves or add a Vegan roast to add to the Veggies! 

*Remember you can always adjust the amount of spices you want for your dish. So, the dish will be to your liking! 

Enjoy!

MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER RICE

Serves 4-6 

 1 pkg of Rice Cauliflower 

½ of Red Bell Peppers 

½ of Green Bell Pepper 

1 sm White Onion 

1 can of Black beans (drained) 

2 tsp of Chili powder 

2 tsp of Smoked Paprika 

1 tsp of Cumin 

2 tsp of Garlic powder 

2 tsp of Onion powder 

4 TBSP of Olive oil 

1 Jalapeno (if you want some heat) 

 

Directions: 

Add the Peppers, Onion and Cauliflower rice, Jalapeno w/the Olive oil to the frying pan. Allow the Veggies to get to become tender.  

Add the spices and lastly the Black beans! 

Enjoy!