Red Beans and Rice with Spam

This red beans and rice with Spam recipe is one my mom made combining our Minnesota culture, where Spam originated, and Puerto Rico, where my dad is from.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 759 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 3 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed
• 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, with liquid
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.125 teaspoon dried onion flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine kidney beans with liquid, luncheon meat, butter, and onion flakes in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon bean mixture over cooked rice; serve.