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Rice and Beans

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Rice and BeansMarcus Nilsson

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 14-ounce box boil-in-bag rice, uncooked
1 14-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.

    Step 2

    2. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and salt and sauté, stirring, for about 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    3. Pour the rice from the bag into the pan, then stir in the beans and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil.

    Step 4

    4. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.

    Step 5

    5. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

    Step 6

    6. Season with the black pepper, stir gently, and serve.

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