Cajun Rice and Beans

This dish is filling, well rounded  and certainly not lacking in flavour. Perfect for warming up after a long day. Tastes great the next day too!

Cajun rice and beans

Serves 5

Ingredients

4 cloves of garlic

2 small onions

2 sticks celery

400g tin of tomatoes 

2 cups cooked black eyed beans

1 1/2 cups sweet potato, 1 cm cubes

2 handfuls Kale

Green pepper, diced

1 cup brown rice

2 cups veg stock

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp Black pepper

1/2 tsp chilli flakes

Pinch of salt

Method

Fry the onion, garlic and celery in a little oil over a medium heat until soft.

Add the potatoes, pepper and kale and fry gently for a few minutes.

Add the rice and stir in to combine.

Add the herbs, spices, tomatoes and veg stock. Bring to boil and simmer until the potato is tender and rice is cooked. (20-30 mins).

Add in the beans and simmer for 5-10 mins or until the liquid has been absorbed.