Ingredients
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1 tablespoon oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups water
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400 g diced tomatoes, undrained
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250 g tomato sauce
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
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1 cup uncooked long grain rice
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440 g butter beans, rinsed and drained
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440 g red beans, rinsed and drained
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne and fennel seed.
- Bring to a boil and add rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender, stirring frequently.
- Add beans and cover. Simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until well heated, stirring frequently.