Beans and Rice
Meredith Hayden
ingredients
- 3 bacon slices, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups white rice
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 T. tomato paste
- 1 T. ground cumin
- 1 T. paprika
- 2 tsp. salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 can (15 oz) beans
directions
- 1
Saute chopped bacon in heavy 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat until bacon is brown, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; saute until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add rice and stir until coated, about 1 minute.
- 4
Stir in bay leaves, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and salt.
- 5
Add 4 cups water and beans and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Remove from heat. Let stand covered 10 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Remove bay leaves. Transfer rice to bowl and serve.
Source: Meredith Frey
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