Beans & Rice

This bean recipe is one I modified from a friend of Burkely's. It was already pretty dang good and I really didn't change much. And the rice is made kind of the way the Brazilians do.

- BEANS -

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Beans
• 4 1/4 Cups Water
• 5 Whole Cloves Garlic
• 1 Tbsp Salt

Directions
Place everything but the salt in crockpot. Cook on Low for 6-8 hours, until the beans expand and raise to the same level as the water. Mash the garlic cloves and add the salt. Mash some of the beans if you like more of a refried texture, or leave them whole. They are kind of liquid-y, but the moisture is great with the rice.
*Important: Do not add the salt until the beans are basically done. It will prevent them from absorbing the water.

- RICE -

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Tbsp EVOO
• 1 1/2 Cups Long Grain Brown Rice
• 3 1/4 Cups Water
• 4 Cloves Garlic - Minced or Grated
• Salt to Taste

Directions
Melt the Butter in a sauce pan and add the EVOO and Garlic. Saute a bit, then add the Rice and Salt. Fry, stirring frequently, until the rice begins to 'pop.' Add the Water, cover, and simmer on Low heat until the water is all absorbed.

Verdict
I have been making this recipe for a long time and we love it, so I wanted to share it. The only thing I'm changing is using 2 Tbsp EVOO instead of Butter in the Rice, because otherwise it isn't Vegan. Still just as tasty!