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    Home / Lifestyle / Dairy Free / Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice (Vegan, GF)

    Sep 21, 2016 · Last Updated: Oct 31, 2017

    Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice (Vegan, GF)

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    Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice is a simple breakfast with a fusion of flavors. Bananas and pecans are mixed into the rice, and each bowl is then topped with asian inspired flavors - Adzuki beans, matcha green tea and black sesame. 

    This post is sponsored by Veetee for #NationalRiceWeek.

    National Rice Week is in full swing, so here's one more rice recipe for you to try!

    Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice | The Worktop

    Banana and rice has become a staple in this household since it's one of the easiest breakfast combinations to make for Milo. Every baby cookbook recommends banana and rice as one of the first foods, and I never knew how tasty it was until I gave it to Milo and he just gobbled it down! So I decided to give it a try, and he was definitely on to something.

    Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice | The Worktop

    It inspired me to use Banana Rice as a base of a recipe, and all I needed to do was find some "adult" ingredients to add to it.

    Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice | The Worktop

    The lucky ingredient is adzuki beans (also known as azuki beans) because it is one of those ingredients that always jump out on me when I see it on a menu. It's commonly used in Asian desserts, and it's just simply labeled as "red bean" on most menus. Adzuki beans are a small red bean, sweet and nutty in flavor, but they are different from red kidney beans or any other red beans used in western style cooking.

    Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice | The Worktop

    Since I decided to use adzuki beans, I carried on with some other subtle Asian flavorings including a sprinkle of black sesame and a pinch of matcha. I also couldn't resist a flair of Western-flavor fusion by adding crushed pecans to the recipe because pecans or walnuts always go well together with banana in any banana bread recipe.

    Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice | The Worktop

    I used Veetee Thai Jasmine Rice in this recipe. It takes 2 minutes make in the microwave, so this recipe took me under 5 minutes to prepare! If you don't have Veetee Thai Jasmine Rice available, you can always cook the rice the night before to save on time in the morning.

    It is indeed a simple recipe, and hopefully a morning reminder not to forget the simple pleasures!

    Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice | The Worktop

    Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

    5 from 7 votes
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    Serves: 2 bowls
    Prep: 2 mins
    Cook: 2 mins
    Total: 4 mins
    Adzuki Beans on Banana Rice is a simple breakfast with a fusion of flavors. Bananas and pecans are mixed into the rice, and each bowl is then topped with Asian inspired flavors - Adzuki beans, matcha green tea and black sesame.

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup steamed Jasmine rice (200 grams)
    • 1 ripe banana - mashed
    • ⅛ cup pecans (20 grams) - roughly chopped
    • 1 pinch sea salt
    • ¼ cup Yude Azuki (also called Japanese prepared red beans, sweet red beans) (65 grams)
    • roasted black sesame (for topping)
    • matcha powder (for topping)

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, mix together the rice, banana, pecans and pinch of salt. Serve into two bowls.
    • Sprinkle the roasted black sesame and matcha powder on top of each bowl. Top each bowl with 2 tablespoons of Yude Azuki.
    Course: Oats and Grains
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Keyword: Adzuki Beans on Rice
    Special Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Author: The Worktop
    Cal : 224kcal
    Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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    Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Collections, Cooking Style, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Lifestyle, No Egg, Oats and Grains, Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas, Quick and Easy Brunches, Stove Top, Vegan, VegetarianTags: Asian, bananas, matcha, rice, sponsored

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    Comments

    1. Jun Jhen Lew says

      September 24, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Never thought about adding banana to rice, but it sounds yummy and not to mention, dead simple to make!

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        September 26, 2016 at 9:43 pm

        Yessss banana and rice = simple and tasty! But knowing you, there would probably end up being at least 5 more ingredients thrown in ;)

        Reply
    2. Jenn says

      September 22, 2016 at 2:55 am

      I don't think I've ever had anything this like, but I love the sound of it. Such a hearty breakfast with interesting flavors. I need to try it!

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        September 26, 2016 at 9:42 pm

        Hi Jenn - I really hope you do try it out soon. Adzuki beans on rice is so tasty, and it is surprisingly very hearty and filling too!

        Reply
    3. jonathan says

      September 21, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      Anything with matcha is bomb.

      Reply
    4. April J Harris says

      September 21, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't had adzuki beans before but I'd love to try them! Your recipe looks delicious, such a lovely contrast of flavours and textures.

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        September 26, 2016 at 9:40 pm

        Thank you, April. Adzuki beans are really tasty - I hope you give them a try soon!

        Reply
    5. Karyn says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      delicious tasty recipe.. a bit like our rice pudding.. lovely photos

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        September 21, 2016 at 6:18 pm

        Funny you mention it's like rice pudding. That did not even cross my mind, since rice pudding to me is always made by cooking risotto rice with a milk of sorts. There must be so many different varieties of rice pudding though!

        Reply
    6. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says

      September 21, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      How fascinating! I've never tried to mix rice and banana, and pair it with beans! Must be so rich in flavour!

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        September 21, 2016 at 6:16 pm

        Thanks, Tina! It is very flavorful - the banana and adzuki beans really go well together.

        Reply
    7. Tania Sheff says

      September 21, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! Sounds so simple and tasty!

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        September 21, 2016 at 6:19 pm

        Thank you, Tania! It's a very simple recipe, so super quick to throw together in the mornings.

        Reply
    8. Platter Talk says

      September 21, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      Another really interesting recipe. Not all that much different from rice pudding, actually. Healthier, tho. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        September 21, 2016 at 6:15 pm

        Funny you mention it's like rice pudding. That did not even cross my mind! To me, rice pudding is made with risotto rice and always cooked in a milk of sorts. I'm sure there are so many different varieties of rice pudding though.

        Reply

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