Gf Red Beans and Rice New Orleans Style

Gf Red Beans and Rice New Orleans Style

Course :	Rice
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	teaspoon	canola oil
3	cloves	garlic -- minced
2	medium	Onions -- chopped
1	medium	green sweet pepper -- chopped
1	stalk	celery -- chopped
1	teaspoon	dried thyme
1/2	teaspoon	dried oregano
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	crushed red chili pepper
1	cup	beef or vegetable stock
2	cups	cooked red kidney beans
1/4	pound	lean ham -- cubed
2	cups	hot cooked brown rice
1	bunch	fresh parsley or cilantro

Preparation:

Heat oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Cook garlic, onions, green pepper and celery, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Stir in seasonings, pour in stock. With fork, crush about 1/3 of the beans. Add to skillet along with ham, stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over rice. Garnish with parsley.