This recipe is part of the recipe for Cajun Catfish with Red Beans and Rice

Makes 6 (1-cup) servings

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

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.

For a milder flavor, reduce chili powder to 2 teaspoons.

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