American-Style Red Beans and Rice

37 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 35 min

“This is a tasty treat I taught myself to make when I was snowed in and couldn't get to the grocery store. Tasty and easy to make.” - by LAURENB222

Directions

In a large saucepan combine olive oil, kidney beans, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons adobo. Simmer on low heat.
Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed. Stir in remaining 3 teaspoons adobo. Serve beans over the rice.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
511 cal
26%

Fat
5.1 g
8%

Carbs
101.1 g
33%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (37)

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MBNARO

Apr. 23, 2005

"I LOVE these beans! I've made them a few times and it is the quickest, easiest recipe, and it's great to take to work the next day. I also did not put any seasoning into the rice, and I cannot find Ad..." See moreobo anywhere so I found a recipe online to make your own: 1 TBS oregano, 2 TBS garlic powder, 2 TBS onion powder, and 1/5 TBS cumin."

MOLSON7

Dec. 4, 2003

"Fast and easy but awful. Way too much adobo too salty. I had to add anothe can of beans for it to feed 4 people...." See more"

JoyLee

Jan. 8, 2004

"This went over great in my house! I added a chopped onion and a few cloves of garlic. The kids loved it! Fast.. quick and easy.. Winners in my book! ..." See more"

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