Need a one-pot meal that comes together in under 15 minutes, will feed your family, makes planned leftovers, costs pennies per serving, and happens to be vegan and GF?
This recipe should do the trick.
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Mango & Balsamic Rice, Beans, & Mixed Vegetables
Ingredients:
1 c dry rice (I used Uncle Ben’s brown rice)
1 can beans (I used garbanzos or try pinto, red, black, navy)
1 to 2 cups mixed veggies (I used 1.5 cups of diced carrots, broccoli, and Brussels’s sprouts)
1/3 c Mango Chutney/Salsa (or use jelly, i.e. mango, apricot, peach; or try a sweet-ish fruit-based salsa or chutney)
1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (or regular, rice wine)
1 Tbsp Seasoning Blend (I used Mrs. Dash Caribbean blend)
2 Tbsp Honey (to keep this vegan, omit or use agave)
2 Tbsp EVOO (optional)
Directions:
Cook the rice as directed on the box (with water and optional butter) until about 85% done. (For me, this took about 8 minutes)
Add everything else, stir, cover and simmer for another few minutes until liquid is absorbed or your vegetables are done to your liking. (For me, this was about 4 more minutes)
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Here’s a Visual Guide
Rice is about 90% done. Then, add everything else.
Stir and cook a few more minutes
Serve!
The big chunks of mango (above) are “surprise” bites that I love
The veggies were not overcooked and had a bit of texture and crunch. I detest over-cooked vegetables. Blech!
The flavor was wonderful. A little bit of heat from the red pepper in the mango salsa, the balsamic gave it some tang and balanced the sweetness from the mango and honey. And the chickpeas added protein and made it a one-pot success.
And it was also successful because it made planned leftovers. Love your leftovers. I do.
Like today’s recipe? Also try my Caribbean Coconut Rice with Garbanzos, Veggies, and Peanut Butter. It works, I promise.
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And everyone had different days of the week that they are busiest. Mondays are my busy day, for sure!
Here’s a one pot snack. Or a one little bowl snack.
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Questions:
1. What’s your fave one-pot meal?
Mine are any of the bakes (Salsa Baked Beans & Veggies, Cheezy Veggie Bake) or rice dishes like this one.
And I never buy ingredients just for a recipe like this. It’s called shopping in my own kitchen and use things up that are taking up space or getting old.
2. Do you like leftovers?
I know some people hate them and would prefer to eat something “new” every meal but leftovers are a huge time saver and money saver, too.
Cook once, eat twice = saves time
Cook in bulk once rather than starting from scratch with completely new ingredients for a completely new meal = saves money
I am a fulltime working mom, a blogger, I try to keep my grocery budget at a minimum, and I try not to live in my kitchen just to feed my family. Therefore, leftovers are my best friend. For all you young beautiful people, if you don’t like leftovers now, you may change your tune when you have a family, kids, house, fulltime job, and want to “get off the hook” for meal prep. Leftovers will save you.
3. Anything exciting happen in your day today?
I am expecting a package in the mail I am excited about.
Enjoy your day!
1. I ♥ one pot meals but hardly cook, so my repitoire is limited. I made your veggie bake last night and it’s prepped in the fridge to cook tonight, so I’m crossing my fingers that its a winner.
2. I love leftovers as long as it was yummy the first time around! Especially roasted squash if I can keep myself from scarfing it down at one sitting.
3. Today is the first day in forever that I brought 100% healthy choices to eat at work. All thanks to you! I’m having hummus salad with lunch and steaming some brussel sprouts to go with it (thanks for saying how you did that by the way!)
awww, thanks for the #3 and I hope you enjoy your salad with hummus and brussles. And yes, the quick steam method = perfect :)
That looks delicious! Such a great idea. I love one-pot meals – I make chili at least once a week and just throw everything in my pantry/fridge in there and it comes out great. Plus I have a huge batch for lunches. I totally LOVE leftovers – they definitely save time and money.
And today is my birthday so it’s already super exciting! My boyfriend sent me flowers at work :)
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!
my fave one pot meal is mung bean stew (filipino dish) and also lentil curry that i make. they are both soo soo delicioso!!
i’m excited to go to my power yoga today…i am grateful for being able to practice yoga with this particular teacher azra. :)
This sounds just PERFECT. The mango, the heat, the crunchy veggies… I can totally taste it!! I am the leftovers QUEEN. I love them! There really isn’t anything I won’t eat leftover, and I usually prefer leftovers cold :)
I made the amazing beans and veggie bake dish (sunday)…it was awesome…thanks.
thanks for LMK and glad you liked it!!
Looks awesome ones again!! :) A great quick healthy meal!
I must say you have some of the msot creative rice dishes I have ever seen! each one is so packed with flavor and color!
I LOVE leftovers esp one pot meals! I loved the morracan chicken dish I made or currently i am on a turkey meatloaf kick that can be a one dish meal!!
obviously I also love a good veggie or turkey chili too!
Awww, thanks hon for your sweet compliment!
leftovers are the best! I love one pot meals, I think my favorite is chili
What a creative way to spruce up a salad! Love it
Looks so light and yummy!!! I like throwing random veggies and sauces together and see what happens:)
I never used to like leftovers. But, now I appreciate them so much. I make a lot one-pot meals. Too many to name and I love them all.
you’re a mom which equals…need time savers and things to make life easier!
Your Mango & Balsamic Rice, Beans, & Mixed Vegetables dish looks yummy. Might have to try that one soon.
My hubby is making us a huge crock-pot full of soup. Should last us 3 days, and the crock pot is so easy to clean :)
Leftovers are great. Especially in the summer when we spend all day at the paintball field. I bring a cooler with leftovers, snacks, and green smoothie for us.
I got my new BlendTech blender carafe in the mail. The 3 quart, with a 4″ blade. Used it for the first time this morning. So much better than the standard carafe – which I loved & used daily up until today.
Will we be hearing about your mail package on the blog soon? Suspense is building :)
yes you will. I mean, it’s not that big of a deal or anything but ya know :)
i was just talking with someone how we love one pot meals- so easy and perfect. love anything with quinoa or rice and veg :)
Mango and balsamic–what a fabulous combo!!
That looks really great! I love left overs, especially to grab for lunch. I work about a mile from a strip of restaurants, and everyone always wants to go out for lunch. I would much rather eat something that I brought in, saving money and saving time trying to figure out where to eat!
I want fresh mango right now. And this dish.
Leftovers have literally saved my life this week. Without frozen soups and that giant spaghetti squash I baked earlier, I wouldn’t have had time to eat dinner!