About Vegetarian Food: Non-boring beans and rice

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Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Food Getting Started Easy Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Holidays From Jolinda Hackett, your Guide to Vegetarian Food Now, now, don't roll your eyes and delete this email and think, "Rice and beans? Boring!". Rice and beans don't have to be boring, and fresh home-cooked beans (rather than canned) are anything but! Rice and beans are healthy and nutritious, especially for vegetarians. P.S. If you like peanut butter, you've got to see this! Italian rice and beans I made this recipe using fresh parsley instead of the recommended Italian seasoning blend, and it was absolutely fabulous. It's a one-pot meal, and, if you use instant rice, it's ready in just a few minutes. So easy! Rice and Bean Burrito Got leftover rice? Leftover beans, too? Time for a burrito night! Slice avocados, shred some lettuce, warm some tortillas and make vegetarian burritos. Sour cream and cheese optional for vegans, salsa required! Cold bean and rice salad Still too hot where you are? Try this cold bean and rice salad made with Italian dressing, fresh herbs and fresh tomatoes. No oven needed if you have some leftover pre-cooked rice on hand. Mango black beans and rice See, I told you this newsletter wouldn't be boring! If you've never tried a Cuban or Caribbean-style beans and rice recipe, this is a quick, easy and simple one to start with. Black beans are simmered with spices, then paired with rice and mango. Yum! Now, wasn't that worth scrolling down for? For extra protein, try this with brown instead of white rice. Vegetarian Food Ads Vegetarian Food Diet Food Vegetarian Recipes Quick Food Recipe Food Safety Featured Articles   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Jolinda Hackett Vegetarian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Vegetarian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads All Vegetarian Recipes Easy Vegetarian Dinners How to Go Vegetarian/Vegan Vegetarian Nutrition 101 Vegetarian FAQs Advertisement