Cajun Rice And Red Beans With Vegetables Recipe
Ingredients
| Canola oil | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Onion | 1 Large, chopped | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (5gm), minced | |
| Dried thyme | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Cayenne | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Water | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Red kidney beans | 1 Can (10oz), drained, rinsed | |
| 3/4 cup quick-cooking brown rice | ||
| 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced | ||
| Tomatoes | 1 Can (10oz), diced | |
| Corn kernels | 1 Cup (16 tbs), frozen | |
Directions
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the thyme, cayenne, and salt; remove 1/2 cup of the onion mixture and set aside.
Increase the heat to high and add the water, beans and rice to the pan; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the bell pepper and the reserved 1/2 cup onion mixture in a large saucepan.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper softens, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes and corn; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the thyme, cayenne, and salt; remove 1/2 cup of the onion mixture and set aside.
Increase the heat to high and add the water, beans and rice to the pan; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the bell pepper and the reserved 1/2 cup onion mixture in a large saucepan.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper softens, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes and corn; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
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