Cajun Rice and Beans

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
• 1 x 15-ounce can pinto beans or pinto beans seasoned with jalapeno peppers
• 1 x 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Cook onion, pepper and garlic in drippings in large skillet over medium heat until tender crisp.
2. Stir in beans, tomato sauce and salt; simmer 10 minutes.
3. Serve over hot rice.