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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 511 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 4 ½ cups water, divided
• 5 teaspoons adobo seasoning, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.