As the cooler fall temperatures set in I find myself thinking more and more about delicious comfort foods. You may have seen this past weekend on Facebook that I was cooking up some delicious soup in my kitchen. That’s one thing that I definitely miss during the summer months but I’m happy to be back to my kitchen with a list of delicious recipes in mind. In addition to soups, stews and chili I also really like comfort foods like beans and rice. This has always been one of my favorite dishes and one of my guilty pleasures is still a delicious box-brand of Red Beans & Rice (don’t judge). I decided to put a little twist on the classic red beans and rice and used turmeric and cumin in the recipe. The results were delicious! My Caribbean Beans and Rice are the perfect side dish, main course or stuffing for burritos.
Have you ever owned a rice cooker? I grew up in a house that always had a rice cooker so naturally I’ve always owned one myself. It’s one of those kitchen gadgets that you don’t think you’ll ever use but it seriously comes in handy! My current rice cooker was really wearing out so I was super excited when my friends over at Hamilton Beach sent me their 4-20 Cup Rice and Hot Cereal Cooker recently. This thing really puts my tiny old cooker to shame. This rice cooker cooks rice perfectly ever time and switches over to ‘warm’ after the rice is ready to go. I also love that it has a vegetable steaming basket and you can program the cooker to begin cooking later in the day before you get home from work. There are so many delicious meals that you can make easily in a rice cooker. Think of it as a slow cooker with added benefits!
Lucky for you that my friends over at Hamilton Beach are offering up 1 lucky reader the chance to WIN this beautiful rice cooker! You can make your own beautiful rice, cereal and vegetable dishes at home. Be sure to spread the word about this tasty Caribbean Beans & Rice dish and the opportunity to win the giveaway. The more you share, the more chances you have to win! Good luck!
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 15 oz can red beans, drained
- 1 14 oz can chopped tomatoes
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 4 cups hot water
- In a small skillet add the garlic and oil and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add all of the ingredients to the rice cooker and press the 'white rice' option on your rice cooker.
- Serve immediately.
This is a sponsored post from Hamilton Beach. All opinions expressed are my own.
I do have one here, was my sons, don’t use it as it’s an older model and I just usually cook rice on the stovetop for just the two of us. This looks like a really nice one!
I do own a rice cooker. A simple 3 cup rice cooker. I would love to upgrade that since our family is so much larger now.
No I have never had a rice cooker but we eat so much of it I would love to have one!
I don’t own a rice cooker, but would love to!
I don’t own a rice cooker
I do not own a rice cooker. But this one is sure a good one to win!
would love to have one
I do own a rice cooker and I love it! I’d love to win one for my mom!!
I do not own a rice cooker.
Currently own one. Got it as a wedding gift 25 years ago.
No I don’t own one
I don’t own a rice cooker.
I own a simple rice cooker. nothing fancy.
I do not own a rice cooker but I have always wanted to have one.
Not anymore, mine died after 8 years of heavy use!
I do own a rice cooker, and would love to give one to my daughter in law
I do not own a rice cooker; but would be interested in winning one for the office for everyone to use.
I do not have a rice cooker. I’ve always wanted to have one!
i dont have a rice cooker, but i l love to have this one. to make oatmeal and rice simple oh i am in love with that.
I do not currently own a rice cooker, but would love to try one out.
I own a rice cooker that is 20 years old. Time for a new great one. I eat rice at least every other day. Grew up eating it as a daily staple. Would love to win.
I’d don’t own a rice cooker. But I’d love to win this one.
I own an old model rice cooker – I definitely need an upgrade.
I do not own a rice cooker, would love to win one though
I do not own a rice cooker
I do not own a rice cooker. I like the fact that it can steam vegetables also.
I have a small one, but its not as fancy as this one!
no I do not own one but I’ve always wanted one
I do not own a rice cooker
No, I have never had a rice cooker but have thought of buying one so I can make rice come out perfect every time. Right now – I feel like I am gambling when I cook it. No-one complains but I know..
i do not own one!! i would love to have one 🙂
I own one, but am due for a new one!
I grew up in a home that always used a rice cooker, but I don’t have one.
I’ve never owned a rice cooker but eat rice daily and it would sure be nice to have one.
Would love to own one so my rice won’t stick
no i do not own one
I don’t have one, but would love one
I have a broken one that doesn’t work.
I cook rice on the stove top, would love a rice cooker
I own a small, single function rice cooker that I’ve had since the 80s… The aluminum is scratched, but it still makes rice. I think it’s time for an UPGRADE, though!
I owned a rice cooker for years but sadly it died some time ago. I would love to have a new one.
I don’t own one, but I want one, because I can barely cook a bowl of soup
I don’t own a rice maker, but I’ve always wanted one!
Yes I have one
I’d love to have a nice slow-cooker or a rice cooker. Everything looks so good!
I have a very small one. I keep meaning to get a larger one, but I’d like even more to win one.
I do not have a rice cooker. I did own an inexpensive model years ago.
I do not own a rice cooker. Never have.
No.But my bestie does and loves it.
Btw..I tweeted twice, but, for some reason a couldn’t copy the link from Twitter..not sure why as this has never happened.
I didn’t claim in the winged but I did tweet.
Never mind..haha. Weird but, it’s working for me now.
Thanks.
No I wish I had a rice cooker. Would love to experience the taste of using a rice cooker and would love to be able to have one to use for my families rice cooking needs. Love Hamilton Beach! I have my food processor from HB and love it!
Yes, I do own a Rice Cooker – it’s on the last leg because I have to unplug it once the rice is cooked or else it will burn!
We have a cheap old rice cooker that my fiance got in college.
I do not own a rice cooker
I do not own a rice cooker but I really want to own one!!
No I haven’t ever owned a rice cooker! They seem pretty nice to have and I would sure Love to win this one so I could test it out! Thanks for the chance!
I do not own a rice cooker, but would love to have one. I would use it for oatmeal and quinoa too!
We own a small rice cooker. Nothing special!