Ingredients for - American-Style Red Beans and Rice

1. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
2. Kidney beans 1 (15 ounce) can
3. Tomato sauce 1 ½ cups
4. Water, divided 4 ½ cups
5. Dried oregano ½ teaspoon
6. Dried basil ½ teaspoon
7. Dried thyme 1 pinch
8. Salt and pepper to taste 1 pinch
9. Adobo seasoning, divided 5 teaspoons
10. Uncooked white rice 2 cups

How to cook deliciously - American-Style Red Beans and Rice

1 . Stage

Combine olive oil, kidney beans, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons adobo in a large saucepan. Simmer over low heat.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir remaining 3 teaspoons adobo into rice.

3 . Stage

Serve bean sauce over rice.