Description
This Kidney Beans and Rice Skillet with Shawarma Spices is a flavorful, easy dinner idea that brings Middle Eastern comfort food to your table in under 30 minutes. Perfect as a healthy snack, quick weeknight meal, or vegetarian main dish, it’s packed with hearty kidney beans, aromatic rice, and warm shawarma spices. Ideal for meal prep, one-pan cooking, and anyone craving bold yet comforting food ideas.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon shawarma spice blend
1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans or 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the shawarma spice blend and stir for 1–2 minutes to toast the spices.
4. Stir in the rinsed rice to coat with the spiced oil.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Gently fold in the kidney beans and cook for another 2–3 minutes to warm through.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, if using. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Use long-grain rice to avoid mushy texture and ensure separate, fluffy grains.
For extra protein, add sautéed tofu, shredded chicken, or chickpeas.
Adjust salt based on your broth’s sodium content—taste before adding extra.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Skillet
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: kidney beans, rice skillet, vegetarian dinner, shawarma spice, quick recipe