Quick Beans & Rice

When we heard Dave Ramsey talk about eating rice and beans, beans and rice, Michelle and I took him seriously.  But it's because it's just so good! This is a staple in the Carlile household.  I would usually start with dry beans, but that will just have to be another blog post.  Tonight I made quick beans and rice, and I promise you, you will want to make these again! Easy and awesome. So here we go!

What you will need:
1/3 Red Onion
1/2 Green Bell Pepper
1/2 - 1 Jalapeño depending on how hot you want it
2 Cans of Red Beans
Goya Adobo Seasoning
1 packet Goya Sazon Seasoning
Red Pepper Flakes
2 cloves Minced Garlic
1 tsp Oil

First chop your onion, green pepper and jalapeño.

Then in a large saucepan, put the oil with the garlic and a splash of red pepper flakes and let sizzle, be careful not the burn the garlic. When the oil is infused with the flavors of the garlic and peppers, add the onion/pepper mixture. Cook until tender.

Add the beans and 1 packet of the Sazon Goya.  This little packet adds a ton of flavor. Really making this dish awesome.  Also sprinkle some of that Adobo seasoning as well.  Use it instead of salt. (to taste) Remember, when using canned beans, you automatically have a higher sodium level so you don't need to add much.  Let this cook for about 10 minutes or so, your rice should be finished at the same time.  I will need to post a blog how to make perfect rice every single time... no joke!

Once everything is done, put a bed of rice down, then the beans (make sure you get a good amount of juice with it) and Enjoy!