Ingredients

• 2 TBSP Olive Oil
• 1 large yellow onion chopped
• 1/2 cup of celery
• 1 bell pepper chopped
• 3 large cloves of garlic chopped
• 1/2 TSP Thyme
• 1/2 TSP Oregano
• 1/2 TSP Cayenne pepper
• Several dashes of hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 Cups Vegetable Broth
• 3/4 cup uncooked Basmati rice
• 1 can Kidney beans washed and drained
• 1 Bay Leaf
• Salt to Taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed for about 20 minutes. Remove Bay leaf before serving.