Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　30 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

　　1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

　　2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

　　1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1 14-ounce box boil-in-bag rice, uncooked

　　1 14-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

　　Freshly ground black pepper to taste

　　

Step 1

1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.

　　

Step 2

2. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and salt and sauté, stirring, for about 5 minutes.

　　

Step 3

3. Pour the rice from the bag into the pan, then stir in the beans and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil.

　　

Step 4

4. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.

　　

Step 5

5. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

　　

Step 6

6. Season with the black pepper, stir gently, and serve.