Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons cajun spice 
• 32 ounce kidney beans red drained and rinsed canned
• 10 ounce canned tomatoes diced green undrained canned
• 4  garlic cloves minced
• 2.5 cups bell pepper green chopped ( 2 medium)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 2 cups onion chopped ( 1 large)
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 1.3 cups rice long-grain uncooked
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• dutch oven

Directions

1. Prepare rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Set aside and keep warm.
2. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot olive oil in a Dutch oven 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes, beans, and water.
4. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 5 minutes. Spoon over rice.