Red Beans and Rice
the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.
This recipe is part of the recipe for Cajun Catfish with Red Beans and Rice
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
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place water, rice and salt in 2-quart microwavable container; microwave on HIGH 7 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
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