American-Style Red Beans and Rice "This is a tasty treat I taught myself to make when I was snowed in and couldn't get to the grocery store. Tasty and easy to make." Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce 4 1/2 cups water, divided 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 pinch dried thyme salt and pepper to taste 5 teaspoons adobo seasoning, divided 2 cups uncooked white rice
DIRECTIONS: In a large saucepan combine olive oil, kidney beans, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons adobo. Simmer on low heat. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed. Stir in remaining 3 teaspoons adobo. Serve beans over the rice. |