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Serves 61 -1/2 teaspoons CRISCO Oil 1/3 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped fresh tomato 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, drained 3 -1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 -1/2 cups uncooked brown rice Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add celery, green pepper and onion. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomato. Cook and stir until tomato is softened. Add beans, water, salt, black pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Simmer 45 to 55 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed, stirring in additional water as needed. |
