26 Mar Brownell Family Meal Plan – “Rice & Beans Around The World”

The Brownell family in Portland, Oregon, chose a theme of “Rice & Beans Around The World” for their first year of Rice & Beans Month. Amy Brownell is a self-described “easily-bored cook” who often seeks inspiration from online recipe sources. Check out her list below for a potential new meal idea or two!

*Amy’s disclaimers: Many of these recipes are like ones I’ve made before, but not exactly.  Others I’ve never made, but they look about right. And when using recipes, I often substitute, add, or leave out things. And I definitely multiply.

Amy's vegetarian paella simmers over the fire

1. Haitian Black Bean Sauce  http://kreyolcuisine.com/creole_recipe.asp?s=sos-pwa
2. Haitian Rice with Beans, usually served with chicken in a tomato sauce (we’ll see) http://www.food.com/recipe/haitian-diri-ak-pwa-rice-and-beans-373233
3. Vegetarian Paella  http://www.recetapaellavalenciana.com/receta-paella-verdura/
4. Mushroom Risotto http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Gourmet-Mushroom-Risotto/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=risotto&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page&soid=sr_results_p1i1
5. Mujadarrah http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Lentils-and-Rice-with-Fried-Onions-Mujadarrah/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=mujadarrah&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe&soid=sr_results_p1i1
6. Spanish Lentils, with or without sausage http://javirecetas.hola.com/lentejas-receta-de-lentejas/
7. Vegetarian Sushi, something like this: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/masaharu-morimoto/vegetable-sushi-recipe.html
8. Veg Stew over Polenta http://www.theppk.com/2010/12/rustic-winter-stew-with-polenta/
9. Brussels Sprouts Fried Rice (this looks interesting) http://www.theppk.com/2014/02/brussel-sprout-fried-rice/
10. Moroccan Lentil and Veg Stew http://www.budgetbytes.com/2014/11/moroccan-lentil-vegetable-stew/
11. Black Eyed Peas with Mashed Sweet Potatoes (I think I’ll make my potatoes more plain and serve the peas on top) http://www.theppk.com/2011/12/hottie-black-eyed-peas-with-ginger-sweet-potatoes-apples/
12. Lentil Sloppy Joes, serve over polenta? http://www.theppk.com/2009/11/snobby-joes/
13. Ethiopian Lentil Stew  http://www.theppk.com/2008/10/ethiopian-spicy-tomato-lentil-stew/
14. Vegetarian Red Pozole http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/vegetarian-red-pozole-with-red-beans-369571
15. Pineapple Fried Rice (I might even leave in the ham as a special treat) http://damndelicious.net/2014/06/25/pineapple-fried-rice/
16. Avgolemono Soup (I will make with rice)  http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/avgolemono-352269
17. Zucchini and Black Bean tacos  http://www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-zucchini-olive-tacos-447755
18. African Peanut Stew, serve over quinoa?  http://www.budgetbytes.com/2014/08/african-peanut-stew-vegan/
19. Mexican Refried Beans and rice, maybe make into burritos  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/refried-beans-recipe.html and http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mexican-Rice-II/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=mexican%20rice&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page&soid=sr_results_p1i21
20. Black Bean Soup (I don’t use a recipe)
21. Vegetarian Curry over rice (no recipe)
22. Quinoa Black Bean Burgers  http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-Black-Bean-Burgers/Detail.aspx?evt19=1&referringHubId=15592
23.  Lentil “Meatballs” with sauce served over rice? quinoa? polenta?  http://www.theppk.com/2011/03/spaghetti-nos-with-mini-lentil-meatballs/
24. Falafel Served with Lemon Rice  http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Seans-Falafel-and-Cucumber-Sauce/Detail.aspx?evt19=1&referringHubId=87  http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Lemon-Basmati-Rice/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=lemon%20rice&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe&soid=sr_results_p1i3
25. Haitian Rice Pudding http://haitian-recipes.com/recipes/100_du-riz-au-lait-rice-pudding.html
26. Veg Barley Soup http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Beakers-Vegetable-Barley-Soup/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=barley&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe%20Hub&soid=sr_results_p1i10
27. Veg Chili and Cornbread (no recipe)
28. Chickpea Picatta with “Caulipots” (heavy on the cauli)  http://www.theppk.com/2010/09/chickpea-picatta/   http://veganamericanprincess.com/cauliflower-mashed-potatoes-caulipots/
29. Hoppin’ John http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/hoppin-john-recipe.html
30. Red Beans and Rice, Collard Greens http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/red-beans-and-rice-recipe2.html  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/vegetarian-southern-style-collard-greens-recipe.html
31. Greek Couscous Salad http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Greek-Couscous/Detail.aspx?evt19=1&referringHubId=17258