Back To Basics: Red Beans And Rice Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 2 rindless bacon slices
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups white long-grain rice
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 13 ounces canned kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
Directions
  1. Cook bacon in heated large frying pan, stirring, until starting to crisp. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring until onion softens.
  2. Add paste, vinegar and paprika; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add rice; cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  3. Add bay leaf, stock, the water and beans; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Add corn; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in juice; season to taste.
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