"When we lived in Puerto Rico, this was a favorite meal. We're back in the States now, but when I make Red Beans and Rice it transports me back to La Isla Del Encanto! It can be eaten as a meal itself or with a simple salad...."
INGREDIENTS
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1⁄2 cup chopped lean ham
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1⁄2 cup chopped onion
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1⁄2 cup green bell pepper
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1⁄2 cup chorizo sausage, optional
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed
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1 (8 ounce) canunsalted tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
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2 cups uncooked white rice
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1⁄2 teaspoon salt