American-Style Red Beans and Rice recipe

4 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

1 1/2 cups tomato sauce

4 1/2 cups water, divided

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1 pinch dried thyme

salt and pepper to taste

5 teaspoons adobo seasoning, divided

2 cups uncooked white rice

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 on low heat.

Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil.

Add rice and stir.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed.

Stir in remaining 3 teaspoons adobo.

Serve beans over the rice.