U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice

Name: U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole, Puerto Rican, Southern Recipes
Ingredients: 5 tsp Adobo Seasoning; 0.5 tsp Dried Basil; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 pinch Dried Thyme; 15 oz Kidney Beans; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1.5 cups Tomato Sauce; 4.5 cups Water; 2 cups White Rice

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U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice brings tender kidney beans simmered in a tomato-herb sauce with hints of oregano, basil, and thyme. The adobo-seasoned rice adds a peppery, garlicky edge that balances the rich, tangy beans—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying meatless meal.

Prep5 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

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 over low heat.
2

Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir the remaining 3 teaspoons adobo into the rice.
3

Serve the bean sauce over the rice.