Vegan Brown Rice, Black Bean and Hominy Bowl

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Ever have one of those days? When dinner rolls around and you just CAN'T?


ME: Create a vegan recipe using brown rice, hominy, and whatever else will work


Seriously. That's all I said. 


It came back with a recipe that looked fine - but I realized it was missing something:


ME: Can I add a protein?


See the finished creation below. I ate this for dinner and two lunches last week. And apparently I was too lazy to take a picture of the finished dish.

 

Vegan Brown Rice and Hominy Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (for cooking rice)
  • 1 can hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked black beans or chickpeas (canned or cooked from dried)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce (for extra flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving

 

Instructions:

  • Cook the brown rice: In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the brown rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40-45 minutes or until the rice is cooked and tender. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
  • Add the drained hominy to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
  • Sprinkle the cumin, paprika, and chili powder over the hominy and vegetable mixture. Stir well to evenly coat everything. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked brown rice to the skillet and mix everything together until well combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  • Drain and rinse the cooked black beans or chickpeas.
  • Add the cooked beans or chickpeas to the skillet along with the brown rice, hominy, and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
  • Drizzle tamari or soy sauce over the mixture for added flavor. Stir again to distribute the sauce evenly.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the added protein and allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the vegan brown rice and hominy bowl in individual bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. Squeeze some lime juice over the top, and you're ready to enjoy!

Enjoy your vegan brown rice and hominy bowl! It's a satisfying and nutritious meal that combines the nutty flavor of brown rice with the subtle sweetness of hominy and the richness of spices.

 

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