High Protein Vegan Brazilian Rice and Beans
A comforting and nutrient-rich dish of Brazilian rice and beans, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pinto beans
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the pinto beans under cold water. Then, soak them for at least 4 hours or overnight in a bowl of water.
- Sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper in the Instant Pot until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the soaked pinto beans (drained), brown rice, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into the pot. Stir gently to mix.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 25 minutes.
- Release the pressure naturally for about 10 minutes, then use the quick release for any remaining steam.
- Fluff the mixture with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Add spinach or kale during the final cooking phase for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg