What she’d tell you
Four boxes, one pan, and lunch is handled until Thursday. It reheats without sulking, which is the only thing I ask of a packed lunch.
What you need
Written for 4. Change that in the app and the amounts follow.
Tick things off as you get them ready.
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How it goes
Cook the rice however you usually do, and let it steam with the lid on at the end.
Dice the onion and peppers. Soften them in the olive oil over medium heat for 7 minutes.
Add the paprika and cumin and stir for 1 minute, then tip in the drained beans and the salt.
Cook 5 minutes, pressing some of the beans against the pan so they break down and thicken everything.
Squeeze the lime in off the heat. Divide rice and beans between four containers and let them cool uncovered before the lids go on.
If you haven’t got it
Black Beans
kidney beans or pinto: any tin will do the same work
Rice
quinoa, which keeps its texture even better in a box
Keeping it
Four days in the fridge.
Two minutes in a microwave with a spoon of water, or a hot pan for five.
