Creole Beans And Rice

Total Time: 37 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 27 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 ounces smoked ham, finely chopped
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped
• 1 medium celery rib, & leaves, finely chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large heavy saucepan over medium heat. add onion, ham, jalapenos, and celery; cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. stir in broth, rice, thyme, pepper, and cayenne. simmer covered until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• 2 gently stir in beans and heat through. sprinkle with cilantro.