What are good flavors to add to beans and rice?

[schooner_99]

In light of the previous post to this feed...what are some great seasonings that I can add to rice and beans to add some variety?

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I dont't eat beans but I live on rice.

[chasing_breezes]

Rice with toasted pine nuts, toasted cumin and sesame seeds and finely chopped corriander (cilantro in the US I think?) is my favourite. Toast the seeds/nuts and throw them in with the rice when it cooks then stir the corriander in at the end.

I also like it with sun dried tomato, red pepper, sauteed onion and mushroom and some basil if you can be bothered :)

Re: I dont't eat beans but I live on rice.

[schooner_99]

Both sound delicious! Thanks!

[schooner_99]

Fantastic ideas that I can't wait to try! Thanks so much!

[schooner_99]

Thanks for all the great ideas!

[splott]

I am a lazy cook, I just use half-salsa, half-water for my rice, then add beans and maybe a can of chopped green chilis. :)

[a_foxie_smile]

coconut milk, black pepper and thyme.

The way rice and beans was meant to be:
http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/food_and_drink/rice_and_peas.htm