Rice with fire Roasted Tomato & Bean Sauce

1 small tomato, diced

½ medium onion, diced

1-2 TB pimentos, water soaked

nutritional yeast, about 1/3 cup

½ tsp. smoked paprika – this gives the dish a wonderful flavor

1 TB apple cider vinegar

mashed chickpeas, approx 1 cup or more

garlic powder

pinch of ground chipotle pepper

water to blend


Sauté tomato, onion, and pepper until soft then put in blender.

Add chickpeas, garlic, vinegar, smoked paprika, NY and small amounts of water to help blend.

Blend until creamy.


In medium saucepan sauté additional minced onion, (about ¼ large white) and 1 large diced carrot until tender.

Pour blended mix in saucepan and combine well.

Add 2 cups precooked brown rice and 1 cup of diced fire roasted tomatoes.

Cook until heated through and liquid reduces.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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