american-style red beans and rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• 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.