*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            RED BEANS AND RICE

Recipe By     : Deb
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :1:00
Categories    : Family Approved                  Grains And Beans
                Main Dishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          rice -- dry
   1 1/2  pints         water
   2      cans          red beans, canned
   1      large         garlic clove -- minced
     1/4  cup           apple juice, frozen concentrate
   2      tablespoons   tomato puree
   1                    roma tomato -- diced
   1      dash          cumin
   1      dash          thyme
   1                    bay leaf

     Place rice and water in large pot.  Bring to boil.  Reduce temperature and simmer until water is absorbed.
     Place apple juice concentrate in non stick fry pan.  Mince garlic and saute in juice.  Add red beans, spices, tomato and tomato puree.  Simmer until tomato is softened.


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