Quick Red Beans and Rice

Name: Quick Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups uncooked rice; 2-1/2 cups chopped green peppers; 2 cups chopped onions; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles; 1 cup water

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main dish. —Megan Taylor

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups uncooked rice
2-1/2 cups chopped green peppers
2 cups chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup water

Directions

1. Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute green peppers, onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add the Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the beans, tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; cook for 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

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