Rice Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by DrGaellon

"A very simple, easy, tasty weeknight meal in one pot."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 1 cup white rice
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 1⁄2 lb ham, finely diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

directions

1. In a rice cooker, combine rice, water, spices, bell pepper and onion. Start cooker.
2. After 10 minutes, stir in ham. (If you have a bit of ham bone, throw that in too). Allow cooker to finish its cycle.
3. Stir in kidney beans and close lid. Leave on warm 5-10 minutes until beans are heated through before serving.

Reviews

[Space Burger Steve]

This is exactly what I was looking for! I chose to omit the ham, but I added a couple sticks of celery and two tablespoons of bacon grease. Turned out great, thanks for posting it!