Cheesy Red Beans And Rice

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 cups cooked rice
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with basil
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (save liquid)
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package mild cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 prepare rice according to package directions.
• 2 combine vegetable oil, bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder in large frying pan and sauté until pepper and onion are almost done.
• 3 add kidney beans and liquid to pepper and onion mixture.
• 4 continue to cook until pepper and onion are done.
• 5 add crushed tomatoes and pepper and onion mixture to pot with rice.
• 6 simmer until heated through and most of liquid has been absorbed by rice.
• 7 serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese.