bean and rice recipie

[jean]

We love beans and rice but I do not have a tasty recipe.  Anyone out there that can help me?  Thanks in advance.

[themotherhen]

jean , welcome! I just made a batch of small red beans, to go with Mexican rice and fajitas. I used

1 lb dry small red beans
1/2 small white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 tsp homemade fajita seasoning
1 tsp salt
Twice the amount of water as beans in the pan

Sort, rinse and soak beans overnight. Drain and rinse again and combine ingredients in pan. Bring to a boil then simmer with lid until soft, about 2 hours. Serve over Mexican rice or in a tortilla.

[Mari]

Hi jean!
My husband happened upon this recipe and it is indeed very tasty!

www.allrecipes.com/recipe/230316/hoppin-juan/

Some of the changes he has made:

*He has used all colors of sweet peppers but says his favorite is the red.
*Seeds the jalapeno peppers.
*Uses a can of black beans instead of the black-eyed peas.
*He's always used fresh Roma tomatoes - usually 6 or so.  (May have to adjust due to water content, etc.)
*Instead of the bacon he dices up 2 smoked sausages.

~Moi