RED BEANS WITH RICE

Ingredients:

• 1 quart or 2 lbs of cooked red beans,
• 2 cups long grab rice, uncooked,
• 4 cups water, and/or chicken stock for a meat side dish,
• 1 large Spanish onion, or a yellow onion(s) of an equivalent size,
• 1 large red pepper,
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic,
• 2 bay leaves,
• 1 teaspoon oregano,
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin,
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or other vegetable oil,
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce,
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Directions:

1. Saute onion and red pepper in olive oil in a large casserole pan.  Add minced garlic, oregano, bay leaves, and cumin; and stir very well.
2. Add rice, water, red beans, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
3. Stir more, to heat evenly, and  bring to a boil 
4. Lower heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

*Serves 4 to 6 people*