Ingredients:

- 1 cup white rice

- 1 can red kidney beans

- 1 onion

- 1 bell pepper

- 2 cloves garlic

- Olive oil

- Salt

- Black pepper

- Paprika

- Cumin

- Cajun seasoning

- Hot sauce (optional)

Direction:

1. Begin by cooking the white rice according to package instructions. Set aside once cooked.

 

2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

 

3. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

 

4. Drain and rinse the can of red kidney beans and add them to the skillet with the vegetables.

 

5. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning over the beans and vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

 

6. Once the beans are heated through, add the cooked white rice to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

 

7. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or spices as desired.

 

8. Serve the red beans and rice hot, topped with a few dashes of hot sauce if desired. Enjoy your delicious and easy Emily's Red Beans and Rice!