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    Vegan Bean & Rice Plates

    December 15, 2020 By Rene 11 Comments

    These Vegan Bean & Rice Plates are a super simple dinner recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. Served with mixed greens and mini quesadillas.

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    These Vegan Bean & Rice Plates are a super simple dinner recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. Served with mixed greens and mini quesadillas | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #riceandbeans #veganquesadillas

    This Bean & Rice Plate is one of my favorite weeknight dinners! It comes together quickly, makes the best leftovers and...any excuse to eat mini quesadillas, right? These plates have a little bit of everything and you will want to make them on the regular, trust me.

    How to make Vegan Mexican Rice

    Last week I shared my perfected recipe for Vegan Mexican Rice and these plates are the perfect way to try out that recipe. Or if you have rice leftovers in the fridge, you can quickly heat it up to serve with these plates.

    The rice recipe is seriously simple and totally delicious. So, don't skip that part.

    These Vegan Bean & Rice Plates are a super simple dinner recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. Served with mixed greens and mini quesadillas | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #riceandbeans #veganquesadillas

    How to make mini vegan quesadillas

    One of the best parts of this recipe (in my opinion) is the mini vegan quesadillas. They add a nice crunch to these plates, and they're just super yummy.

    And if you're like me and don't love vegan cheese, then these are perfect for you. Instead of shreds, I used chive-flavored vegan cream cheese. Simply spread it onto mini flour tortillas (they are typically labelled "street style tortillas") and fold them in half. Heat up some oil in a pan and cook them until browned on both sides.

    Seriously easy, and I'm telling you, a game changer.

    These Vegan Bean & Rice Plates are a super simple dinner recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. Served with mixed greens and mini quesadillas | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #riceandbeans #veganquesadillas

    How to serve Vegan Bean & Rice Plates

    Once you have everything cooked, you are ready to load up your plates.

    Add equal parts of rice, beans, mixed greens and mini quesadillas to each plate. Drizzle everything with a homemade cilantro vinaigrette and serve with hot sauce, cilantro and lime wedges.

    If you are making these for meal prep, you can keep the hot and cold components separate and then build your plates when you are ready to eat.

    These Vegan Bean & Rice Plates are a super simple dinner recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. Served with mixed greens and mini quesadillas | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #riceandbeans #veganquesadillas

    Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Zesty Lentil, Bean & Rice Plates
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    • Simple Vegan Hummus Quesadillas
    These Vegan Bean & Rice Plates are a super simple dinner recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. Served with mixed greens and mini quesadillas | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #riceandbeans #veganquesadillas
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    Vegan Bean & Rice Plates

    These Vegan Bean & Rice Plates are a super simple dinner recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. Served with mixed greens and mini quesadillas.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword quesadilla, rice & beans
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 584kcal

    Ingredients

    • Vegan Mexican Rice*
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
    • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
    • 4 cups mixed greens
    • cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce for serving

    FOR THE MINI QUESADILLAS

    • 8 mini flour tortillas
    • 6 tablespoon vegan cream cheese I used chive flavor
    • olive oil

    FOR THE CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

    • 1 bunch cilantro roughly chopped
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 clove garlic
    • salt to taste
    • red pepper flakes optional
    • water as needed

    Instructions

    • Prepare the Vegan Mexican Rice according to the instructions.
    • While the rice is cooking, prepare the dressing. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pulse until combined. Taste and adjust salt, water & vinegar as needed. Set aside.
    • Prepare the beans by heating the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the beans and taco seasoning and stir to combine. Lower heat and add ¼ cup of water to the pan. Continue to stir until ready to eat.
    • Right before eating, prepare the mini quesadillas. Spread a thin layer of vegan cream cheese in each tortilla. Fold in half. Heat some olive oil (or non-stick spray) in a pan over medium heat. Add the quesadillas to the pan and cook until browned on both sides. Work in batches if needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.
    • To build the bowls add rice, beans, mixed greens and mini quesadillas to each bowl. Drizzle with dressing and serve with the optional toppings.

    Notes

    *Get the recipe for Vegan Mexican Rice, here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1175mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 4g | Iron: 6mg

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    These Vegan Bean & Rice Plates are a super simple dinner recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. Served with mixed greens and mini quesadillas | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #riceandbeans #veganquesadillas
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    Comments

    1. Jenn

      January 15, 2023 at 6:05 pm

      This was SUCH a great meal! My whole family enjoyed it. We don’t like cilantro so I skipped the dressing but I did use your rice recipe. Everything was perfect!

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 20, 2023 at 9:04 am

        Thanks so much Jenn!

        Reply
    2. Heather

      May 08, 2021 at 11:56 am

      What type/brand of cream cheese do you use? I can't find one that doesn't have some sort of sweetener in it, and yuck. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Rene

        May 12, 2021 at 8:38 am

        Hi Heather - I really like Kite Hill or Trader Joe's!

        Reply
    3. kathys

      January 05, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      I'm foody person I love to eat different different dishes I love red beans and rice, its really nice recipe thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 07, 2021 at 12:57 pm

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. mcw

      December 27, 2020 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      outstanding

      Reply
    5. Alison

      December 21, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      I would have never thought to use cream cheese for a quesadilla but wow it was so good. This recipe is so easy and filling and delicious. I will definitely makes these plates over and over again.

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 30, 2020 at 9:58 am

        So glad you liked it! And yes, the cream cheese weirdly doesn't taste like cream cheese when it's in a crispy tortilla. Magic 😂

        Reply
    6. Kate

      December 17, 2020 at 8:27 am

      I am so excited to try this! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 20, 2020 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks! Let me know how you like it!

        Reply

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