Rice and Beans Casserole

Description
Very popular and nutritious dish for vegetarians. Makes enough for 4 people.

Ingredients

 * 225 g / 8 oz long-grain rice
 * 2 tbsp oil
 * 1 onion, finely sliced
 * 2 cloves garlic crushed
 * 1 chilli finely chopped
 * 350 g / 2 oz tomatoes, skinned and chopped
 * 1 red pepper, seeded and diced
 * 225 g / 8 oz cooked red beans
 * 600 ml / 1 pt water or stock
 * 1 green pepper, seeded and diced

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in a medium frying pan.
 * 2) Add onion and garlic and fry until soft and translucent.
 * 3) Add the chilli, tomatoes, and peppers and cook until thick and well blended season with salt, stir in the beans mixing well and add the rice and water.
 * 4) Cover and cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender and all water is well absorbed.
 * 5) Stir and serve hot.