Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe | YIELD

YIELD Makes 6 (1-cup) servings

INGREDIENTS

1 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 tablespoons bacon bits 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 large heavy-duty foil baking bag (17x15 inches), lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Place water, rice and salt in 2-quart microwavable container; microwave on HIGH 7 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients, except foil bag; stir until blended. Place foil bag in 1-inch deep jelly-roll pan; spoon rice mixture into bag. Double fold bag to seal. Shake baking pan to distribute contents of bag evenly.
4. Bake 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Carefully cut bag open. Fold back top to allow steam to escape; serve.

Note For a milder flavor, reduce chili powder to 2 teaspoons. This recipe appears in: Cajun Catfish with Red Beans and Rice  /  Southern