Red Beans And Rice

RED BEANS AND RICE

Recipe By : Deb

4 Preparation Time :

Categories : Family Approved Grains And Beans

Main Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 1/2 cups rice -- dry

1 1/2 pints water

2 cans red beans, canned

1 large garlic clove -- minced

1/4 cup apple juice, frozen concentrate

2 tablespoons tomato puree

1 roma tomato -- diced

1 dash cumin

1 dash thyme

1 bay leaf

Place rice and water in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce

temperature and simmer until water is absorbed.

Place apple juice concentrate in non stick fry pan. Mince garlic and saute in juice. Add red beans, spices, tomato and tomato puree. Simmer

until tomato is softened. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -