Rice & Kidney Beans

Ingredient List

14 oz Can kidney beans, drained

1 pt vegetable stock

6 spring onions, chopped

2 sprigs fresh thyme

Freshly ground black pepper & salt , to taste

7oz basmati rice

2 crushed garlic cloves(optional)

1 red chilli

 

Instructions

Put stock, beans, onions, thyme sprigs, garlic,(if using) & black pepper in large pan & top up with liquid to there is just over 2 times more liquid than rice & beans.

Place the whole chilli on top & bring to the boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 15 - 20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed & rice is tender.

Do not be tempted to stir whilst cooking or allow the chilli to burst.

Remove & discard the chilli & thyme stalks.

Lightly fluff up the rice & beans & serve.

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