Main dish - AnyTimes Recipes

Crockpot Red Beans & Sausage, 20g protein

Crockpot Red Beans & Sausage dish rich in protein and flavor

Soak the beans overnight, drain, and rinse. Everything goes into the crockpot together, raw: beans, sausage, vegetables, herbs, and broth. Low for 6 to 8 hours; lid stays on. Remove bay leaves before serving over rice with green onions. Gets better the next day; reheats on the stove with a splash of broth. Getting it right Mash a few beans against the side of the pot near the end to thicken the broth without any starch. Cover the beans with at least 2 inches of water when soaking overnight, or they will not soften evenly during the long cook. When … Read more

Tags:

Comfort food / Crockpot Meals / healthy recipes / protein-rich dishes / red beans and sausage

Jamaican Rice & Beans Coconut Milk

Jamaican Rice & Beans cooked with coconut milk for a delicious meal

Main dish

Coconut milk, water, thyme, green onions, allspice, garlic, and the whole scotch bonnet go into the pot and come to a boil first. Rinsed rice and cooked kidney beans are stirred in, covered, and cooked on low for 20 to 25 minutes without lifting the lid. Remove the scotch bonnet, thyme sprigs, and green onion stalks before fluffing. Best eaten fresh the same day, but reheats on the stove with a splash of broth. Why this Jamaican Rice and Peas works The scotch bonnet must have no cuts or bruises before it goes in; even a small split releases full … Read more

Tags:

Caribbean dishes / Coconut milk recipes / Jamaican cuisine / Rice and Beans / Vegan comfort food

Crockpot Kielbasa Potato 18g Protein

Crockpot Kielbasa Potato dish with 18g protein

Main dish

Kielbasa, potatoes, and onion go into the crockpot raw. Cream of chicken soup, milk, salt, and pepper mix in a separate bowl, then pour over everything. Low for 6 to 8 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender, then stir in freshly grated cheddar with the lid off until it melts through. Best eaten fresh the same day, but reheats on the stove with a splash of milk. What happens when you make it right Grate the cheese fresh from a block right before it goes in; the anti-caking coating on bagged pre-shredded cheese prevents it from melting smoothly and leaves … Read more

Tags:

Comfort food / Crockpot Meals / high-protein recipes / kielbasa recipe / Potato Dish

Instant Pot Red Beans Vegetarian 14g Fiber

Delicious Instant Pot red beans vegetarian dish high in fiber and easy to prepare.

Main dish

Onion, bell pepper, and celery sauté in the Instant Pot on sauté mode for 5 to 7 minutes; garlic and spices follow for 1 minute. Soaked beans and vegetable broth go in; high pressure for 35 minutes, natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release. Cooked rice stirs in after, not before; pressure cooking rice with beans turns it to mush. Gets better overnight; reheats with a splash of broth. What Happens When You Make It Right Do not fill the Instant Pot past the halfway mark; soaked beans still expand under pressure, and overfilling clogs the valve. Let the … Read more

Tags:

Healthy eating / high fiber meals / Instant Pot / red beans / Vegetarian Recipes

Red Beans & Rice Andouille 30 Minutes

Bowl of red beans and rice with andouille sausage garnished with green onions

Main dish

Onion, bell pepper, and celery sauté for 5 to 7 minutes; garlic goes in for the last 30 seconds, then Andouille browns for 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse canned beans and raw rice, stir in, and toast in the sausage fat for 2 minutes before any liquid touches them. Broth goes in, boil, lid on, low heat, 20 minutes without lifting the lid. Best eaten fresh the same day, reheats in a 350°F oven with a splash of broth. What Happens When You Make It Right Toasting the raw rice in the fat before the broth goes in is what … Read more

Tags:

Andouille sausage / Cajun Recipes / Comfort food / Quick meals / red beans and rice

Jamaican Red Beans And Rice 10g Fiber

Bowl of Jamaican red beans and rice served with herbs and spices

Main dish

Sauté onion and garlic sauté 5 minutes until soft, then add kidney beans, rice, coconut milk, broth, and thyme. The whole Scotch bonnet pepper sits on top, uncut and unbruised; any break in the skin and the full heat releases into the broth. Cover, low heat, 20 minutes. Remove the Scotch bonnet, thyme, and green onion stalks before fluffing. Gets better overnight; reheats with a splash of broth. What Happens When You Make It Right The Scotch bonnet must have no cuts, bruises, or soft spots before it goes in; inspect it first because even a small split releases enough … Read more

Tags:

fiber-rich meals / healthy recipes / Jamaican cuisine / red beans and rice / vegetarian dishes

30 minutes, Skillet Dirty Rice and Beans with Smoked Sausage, 22g Protein

Skillet Dirty Rice and Beans with Smoked Sausage, ready in 30 minutes, high protein.

Main dish

Sausage browns in the skillet for 4 to 5 minutes until the edges are browned; onion sautés for 3 to 4 minutes, then garlic goes in for the last 30 seconds only. Raw rice, diced tomatoes, rinsed kidney beans, Cajun and Creole seasoning, and broth all go in together; boil, then cover on low for 20 minutes without lifting the lid. Fluff with a fork before serving. Best eaten fresh the same day; reheats in a 350°F oven with a splash of broth if needed. Ingredient Breakdown 1 pound Smoked Beef Sausage, sliced 1 cup Rice 1 can (14.5 oz) … Read more

Tags:

Dirty Rice / Protein Packed Meals / Quick meals / Rice and Beans / skillet recipes

Kielbasa Rice Beans 20g Protein

Plate of Kielbasa Rice Beans with 20g protein showcasing delicious ingredients

Main dish

Searing sliced kielbasa renders out smoky fat that toasts the rice right in the pan, building deep flavor into a quick 30-minute skillet dinner with black beans and garlic. It is a reliable, high-protein meal that holds up exceptionally well for weekday lunches. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently in a 350F, oven with a splash of broth to restore moisture. What Happens When You Make It Right Measure the broth exactly; too much turns the rice mushy. Keep the lid on the full 20 minutes; lifting it dries the edges while … Read more

Tags:

Bean Dishes / Healthy eating / high protein meals / Kielbasa / rice recipes

Creamy Cajun Sausage 23g Protein

Creamy Cajun Sausage with 23g Protein on a plate garnished with herbs

Main dish

Onion, bell pepper, and garlic soften for 5 minutes, then sliced sausage browns for 5 to 7 minutes in the same skillet. Cream and chicken broth go in together, Cajun seasoning stirs through, and it simmers low for 10 to 15 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon. Serve over rice. Best eaten fresh, but reheats in a 350°F oven with a splash of broth. What Happens When You Make It Right Keep the simmer at low, not medium, once the cream goes in; higher heat is what causes it to separate and turn oily instead of staying … Read more

Tags:

Cajun Recipes / Creamy Sausage / Healthy cooking / Protein Meals / Spicy Sausage

Cajun Red Beans And Rice 20g Protein

Bowl of Cajun Red Beans And Rice with 20g protein, garnished with green onions.

Main dish

Sausage browns in a skillet first for 5 to 7 minutes; this is what raw sausage in a crockpot never fully develops over 8 hours. Soaked beans, browned sausage, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and broth go into the crockpot together, low for 6 to 8 hours, until tender. Mash a cup of beans near the end for a creamier texture. Serve over rice with green onions. Gets better overnight; reheats with a splash of broth. What Happens When You Make It Right Soak the beans a full 8 hours if you can; a short soak means longer, … Read more

Tags:

Beans and Rice / Cajun cuisine / healthy recipes / Protein Meals / Southern cooking