Name: Red Beans and Rice
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely diced; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 green pepper, finely diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup water; A few dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco); 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed well in a strainer; 4 cups hot cooked rice (from 1 cup raw rice); Sour cream (optional)

This variation on the southern staple can be prepared easily with ingredients one usually has on hand. It's hearty, flavorful, and foolproof — a good choice when you come home from work and need supper in a hurry.

Cooks' Note

Tip: To give the beans a smoky flavor you can add 1 small chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. Mince it on a small plate with 2 knives before adding it to the beans. Omit the hot sauce.

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