Air Fryer Spiced Rice & Bean Bowl

Name: Air Fryer Spiced Rice & Bean Bowl
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 200g Rice; 150g Beans; Cumin; Cooking oil; Salt & pepper

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Steps· Pan

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
2
Add the drained beans and cumin and cook for 3 minutes.
3
Add the cold cooked rice and fry for 3-4 minutes until steaming hot.
4
Season and serve.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate for up to 2 days and reheat in the air fryer until piping hot throughout.

Student tip

This doesn't need a pool of oil to crisp — a light spray does the job. Heavy oil or fat adds unnecessary, unhealthy calories, not flavor.

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