American-Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe

American-Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
  • 4 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 teaspoons adobo seasoning, divided
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  1. 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.
  2. 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.