🌟Main ingredient:Potatoes
✨secondary ingredients: jasmine-rice and beans
⏱️Cooking time: 60 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Mild
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: 2-4 Dinners
2
large
potatoes,
peeled
and
cubed
1
cup
jasmine
rice
1
can
of
black
beans,
drained
and
rinsed
2
carrots,
peeled
and
sliced
1
tablespoon
vegetable
oil
1
teaspoon
garlic
powder
1
teaspoon
onion
powder
1/2
teaspoon
paprika
Salt
and
pepper
to
taste
Preheat the oven to 400°F
In a bowl, toss the cubed potatoes with 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Spread the seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice is cooked
In a skillet, heat the remaining vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced carrots and cook for 5 minutes, until they are tender
Add the black beans to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until heated through
To serve, divide the rice, roasted potatoes, carrots, and beans among two bowls. Enjoy!
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