All you need are two pantry staplesand you likely already have them on hand.
Humblebeans and ricewill never not transport me straight back to my childhood.
Quick and easy:Its also super cheap and takes little to no effort.
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If you have microwavable (orleftover rice), dinner can even be ready in under than 5 minutes.
Season your beans.
Let your spice cabinet be the silent hero of this meal.
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Top with cheese.
Add a handful of cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, or really anything to add a little creaminess.
Try a dollop of sour cream or greek yogurt.
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Make it HOT.
Give the beans & rice a few dashes of your favoritehot saucered, green, buffalo?
Sneak in some veggies.
Half a forgotten about bell pepper?
Slice & dice that too.
Add salsa.
Been looking for a way to use up that open jar ofsalsain the fridge?
Top your bowl with a scoop or two.Salsa verde,pico, or red salsaitll all do!
Double up on protein.
Top off your bowl of beans and rice with a fried orsunny-side up egg.
Bring on the crunch.
Have an open bag oftortilla chips?
Crumble a few on top or use them to scoop your beans & rice mixture.
