I just ran across this recipe again... and I am going to try it this time..
I thought I would share it.

Lissa's Kitchen Sink Rice and Beans

Soak a bag of 16 bean soup mix overnight OR 1/2 cup each of 5 or 6 different types of beans...lentil, split or whole yellow or green beans, garbanzos ( a huge favorite here) hominy, navy, pink beans, let your imagination be your guide. Put these on to boil with PLENTY of water covering them along with a cup of natural brown rice ( I use River Brand). Let this boil gently for about 1/2 hour..longer is okay if your fildren like their beans really mushy...it is up to you. Now get the largest pan you can find....now get another one. drain the rice/bean mix and add...... 1 bag of frozen peas, 1 bag of broccoli florets, one bag carrots, corn, green beans. Also add two boxes of a favorite chopped green..you can also omit the broccoli here in favor of frozen chopped. Greens include mustard, spinach, kale, etc.
Hot peppers, if available can be added now- about a pound will do. You can chop them if you want or leave them whole depending on how big the fid is you are feeding. Dont forget to add a bag or two of wild blueberries, or cranberries, or BOTH. I freeze in two day portions- usually 4 cups worth to be shared between my 4 birds- 1 large, 1 medium and 2 small. This is in addition to the seeds/pellet mix they get on a daily basis, and the extra nuts for the large macaw.

OK.... I made it...Just got done... and I can't wait for my fids to try it tomorrow!
So what do you think?







This does make a lot of food...


Look at the amount of food! The Fids Loved it! Butts up until it was gone!

Wow, impressive! Do you taste all your birdie food before serving it to them?

Nope.. I put hot pepper flakes in it also....
But it is all human grade foods... So I guess if I get desperate...LOL

I wish I would have added more fresh greens... but I am sure when it comes out of the freezer it is not so fluffy (the greens)... So I think I will add more fresh when I serve it..

I added ming beans, wild rice with the brown rice.. some barley, some Quinoa, Shredded cabbage & carrots, hot pepper seeds, Black eyed peas,
cranberry seeds...

That looks great! Why doesn't mine ever look that good! Mine always gets mushy no matter what i do. . . .

Wow that does look great! Harley goes absolutely bonkers for a bean mix...and he loves peas too...so that would probably be a big hit....Maple might turn up her nose...but what else is new....LOL.

Thanks for the recipe!

Ruby and I will make this first thing on Monday! Thanks for the recipe!