Description:

Cajun-spiced dish

Source:

Fran Baker

Serves/Makes:4 Servings

Ingredients

• Beans:
• 1 30 oz (840 grm). can red kidney beans
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) white pepper
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) paprika
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) garlic powder
• Rice:
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) quick-cooking rice
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) water
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) garlic salt

Preparation

• Pour beans in a big saucepan and start heating on medium heat.
• Add the spices and butter.
• Smash some of the beans when the mixture begins to boil.
• Stir mixture constantly.
• Cook for about 20 minutes.
• Prepare rice, boiling gently until water is absorbed, with 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter and 1/2 tsp (2 ml) garlic salt.

Comments

The beans should reach the consistency of refried beans. They should have a smooth, creamy texture with some whole beans. Serve the beans and rice by pouring 1/2 cup of beans into a bowl and scoop the same amount of rice on top of the beans.