Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup pinto or black beans (cooked)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt

Steps:

1. Heat a pot, add a drizzle of oil (optional).
2. Add rice, toast lightly 1–2 min until slightly golden.
3. Stir in spices: cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
4. Add cooked beans and water. Stir well.
5. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low 15–20 min until rice is tender.
6. Fluff and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup lentils or mung beans
• 2½ cups water
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• Salt

Steps:

1. Rinse rice and lentils.
2. In a pot, dry toast cumin seeds until fragrant.
3. Add rice and lentils, stir in turmeric, coriander powder, and salt.
4. Pour in water.
5. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20–25 min until soft and porridge-like (add water if needed).
6. Rest 5 min before serving.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup black beans (cooked)
• 2½ cups water
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp chili flakes
• Salt

Steps:

1. In a pot, add rice, beans, and spices. Stir to coat evenly.
2. Add water, bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 18–20 min until rice is done.
4. Let rest 5 min; fluff before serving.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup white beans or chickpeas
• 2 cups water
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper

Steps:

1. Combine rice, beans, spices, and water in a pot.
2. Bring to boil, then simmer 15–18 min covered.
3. Rest 5 min and fluff.
4. (Optional) Drizzle olive oil or add lemon zest for brightness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup black or kidney beans
• 2½ cups water
• 1 tsp allspice
• ½ tsp ginger
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Steps:

1. Mix rice, beans, and all spices in a pot.
2. Add water, bring to a boil.
3. Simmer 18–20 min covered.
4. Let rest 5 min, then fluff.

(Optional: add a small splash of coconut extract or unsweetened shredded coconut for aroma.)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup black-eyed peas or red beans
• 2½ cups water
• ½ tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp thyme
• Salt

Steps:

1. Combine everything in a pot.
2. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 18–20 min.
3. Fluff and rest before serving.

(Optional: add tomato powder or a spoon of tomato paste if not avoiding wet ingredients.)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 2½ cups water
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ¼ tsp ginger
• Salt

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients in a pot.
2. Bring to boil, then simmer 18–20 min covered.
3. Rest 5 min and fluff.

(Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or raisins for authentic flair.)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup lentils or red beans
• 2½ cups water
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp dill
• ½ tsp parsley
• Salt

Steps:

1. Combine rice, beans, herbs, turmeric, and water in a pot.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer 18–20 min.
3. Rest and fluff.

(Optional: stir in a bit of lemon juice or caramelized onion for traditional flavor.)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup mung beans
• 2½ cups water
• ½ tsp coriander
• ½ tsp ginger
• ¼ tsp lemongrass powder
• Salt

Steps:

1. Mix everything in a pot.
2. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer 18–20 min.
3. Let rest and fluff.

(Optional: finish with lime zest or a few basil leaves.)