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April 9, 2020 By Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money

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20 Rice and Beans Recipes to Cook on a Tight Budget

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Eating on a budget doesn’t mean eating bland beans and rice every night. No way! There are plenty of flavorful rice and beans recipes out there to eat any time, not just when you are pinching pennies! These 20 rice and bean recipes use mostly pantry staples and will keep you full without spending a fortune.

Rice and beans recipes to make on a budget

What is the cheapest meal to make at home?

Rice and beans will always top the list for the cheapest meal to make at home that will actually leave you feeling full.

I grew up hearing stories of my parents eating lots of rice and beans. Even dumpster diving at the grocery store for bread while my dad was in med school without a paycheck. While my parents may have had some lean times, they also taught me how to enjoy the finer things in life like steak and crab legs once those lean times were over. Even though the lean times ended, rice and beans continued to be a staple in my house.

Just like my parents, we’ve had times where we couldn’t afford much more than rice and beans. During those times I learned that rice and beans don’t have to be bland. In fact, mix with the holy trinity and some cajun sausage and you have one of the most flavorful dishes on Earth.

I’ve rounded up this list of flavorful rice and bean recipes because lean time seem to be upon us right now with coronavirus. I don’t know about you, but we’ve stocked up on a good bit of pantry staples like rice and beans to get us through this crazy time.

Hopefully these recipes will hep you enjoy flavor on a budget while still eating pretty healthy. Enjoy!

20 of the best rice and Bean recipes

Best Rice and Beans Side Dish from Foodal

homemade rice and beans from foodal
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Easy Black Beans and Rice Recipe from Really Are you Serious?

black beans and rice recipe from really are you serious
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Vegan Red Beans and Rice from Strength and Sunshine

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Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice by Ginger Casa

instant pot mexican chicken and rice from ginger casa
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Hoppin' Johns by Marathons & Motivation

hoppin johns by marathon and motivation
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Chorizo Pinto Beans by Vintage Kitty

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Vegan Squash Stew by Very Vegan Val

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4 bean Salad by Trina Krug

4 Bean Salad by Trina Krug
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Caribbean Curry CHicken Red Beans and Rice by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

Carribean Curry Chicken Red Beans With Rice
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Ham and bean crockpot soup by savory with soul

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Egg & Baked Beans Breakfast Recipe by Posh Journal

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Healthy Chicken Rice and Bean Soup by Mommy Snippets

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Homemade Red Beans and Rice by Red Beans & Eric

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Easy Rice and Beans by Two Healthy Kitchens

Easy rice and beans by two healthy kitchens
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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham by Simply Happy Foodie

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Brown Rice and Bean Bake by Sula and Spice

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Jerk Pork Rice Bowl by The Country Chic Cottage

jerk pork rice bowl by the country chic cottage
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Kidney Bean Curry by Little Sunny Kitchen

kidney bean curry by little sunny kitchen
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Jamaican Rice and Peas by Recipes from a Pantry

Jamaican Rice and Peas by Recipes from a Pantry
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Lentils and Rice by A Mummy Too

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20 rice and beans recipes to make when you are on a budget

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While I love saving money, I also have expensive taste and a passion for the environment. I firmly believe that you can live frugally while enjoying the finer things in life such as travel and high end products. I like fine foods and quality ingredients, I also enjoy spending money on fancy local coffee and kombucha. It’s all about the experience! Join me as I balance a budget and preserve our Earth, while enjoying the finer things in life.

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