Lissa's Kitchen Sink Rice and Beans

[LissaKokoKiwiKaseySam]

This is a recipe I have used for my fildren for the last 3 yrs. It's tried and true, and proven in many bird homes! This recipe has been shared with many, and I've never had a single complaint from any of my birds!!


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.

[Graehstone]

Yep, yep, yep and if I think about it a bit more I could probably come up with another yep or two on the recipe being a good one. Ruby, Cleo and even BB get it and they have not died yet.... er .... I mean ... they love it!!! :eusa_whis :eusa_sile :eusa_ange

[willowbirdy218]

I have tried a similar mix....it had navy beans, peas, corn, carrots, green beans and sometimes pasta...the only problem is that my grey likes to pick out the beans (this is the first time i ever tried feeding beans and he likes them a lot....i think next time i will make two seperate mixes one of beans and another of mixed veggies)

[LissaKokoKiwiKaseySam]

This recipe can also be combined with a box of your bird's favorite Beak Appetite flavor...makes a great change!

[LissaKokoKiwiKaseySam]

Pictures of 'the kitchen sink'...ideally, this is the consistancy you want for 'maximum beak diving'...

Remember, this is only a 'get you started' on the road to creative healthy eating for your birds..you can add/delete just about anything and still have a great mix!!

A note on blueberries and other dark fruits..they tend to turn the mix a not so appetizing color of grey.. I add them just before serving now...

[jimpierce7]

Dangit!! I had to go look............now I gotta go eat!!

[Gabriel]

Originally Posted by willowbirdy218

I have tried a similar mix....it had navy beans, peas, corn, carrots, green beans and sometimes pasta...the only problem is that my grey likes to pick out the beans (this is the first time i ever tried feeding beans and he likes them a lot....i think next time i will make two seperate mixes one of beans and another of mixed veggies)

I have the same problem

I try to limit all the favourites so that once the birds finish their favourites and still feel hungry, they have no choice but to try the others as well

[Carolsclan]

And I thought Snoopy was only nutty bird that likes chillies He stole one from me the other day and loved it .. and me not thinking allowed him to kiss me ..wheeeeeeeeeeeeeew.

I was making curry when he pinched the chilli

[kristy29]

I'm a little dumb. Do you cook the veggies? Or just add them raw to the cooked rice and beans?

Thanks,
K

[The Outlaw]

Just defrost them. No need to cook the veggies.