Baked Kidney Beans and Rice
(Riz et Pois Rouges)

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked regular rice
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 4 ounces fully cooked smoked ham, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 1/2 cups boiling water

Instructions

1. Cook and stir onion, garlic and green pepper in oil until tender.
2. Mix onion mixture and remaining ingredients in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 55 minutes.
3. Stir before serving.