Beans and Rice Casserole
Instructions:
- 3 tablespoons cold pressed olive oil
- 1 large onion or 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1-1/2 cups brown rice
- 3-1/2 cups water
- 15 oz. tomato puree
- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
- 15 oz. can red kidney beans, drained
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon basil
- Dash of cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- In a 6-quart pot, sauté onions or garlic for 10 minutes or until light brown.
- Add green pepper, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Add rice and sauté for another minute.
- Add all other ingredients.
- Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 45 minutes