Red Beans and Rice

I used Vegetarian Bacon for this recipe, and it turned out nicely. You could also add a can of diced tomatoes.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 1  cup brown rice
• 5  slices bacon (optional) or 5  slices vegan bacon, crumbled (optional)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
• 1 (4 ounce) can  chopped green chilies
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon  coriander

Directions

1. Cook the bacon. Crumble once cooked.
2. Make the rice.
3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until the onions are clear.
4. Add the bacon back into the pan and combine.
5. Add the kidney beans (with the liquid) and green chilis to the pan and simmer about 5 minutes.
6. Add Chili Powder, Paprika, Cayenne and Coriander. Salt and pepper to taste.
7. Fold the rice into the mixture.
8. Serve hot.