Haitian Diri Ak Pwa (Rice And Beans)

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (or use 1/4 cup tomato paste plus 1/4 cup water, mixed)
• 2 cups red kidney beans, cooked (canned okay, drain first)
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 3/4 cups water (or stock)
• scotch bonnet pepper (or Tabasco chipotle sauce to taste)

1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; saute until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, beans, herbs, and scotch bonnet (if using). Simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
2. Stir in the rice, stock or water, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let set covered for another 5-10 minutes. Then stir lightly with a fork and serve.

butter, onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, red kidney beans, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, longgrain white rice, water, scotch bonnet pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/haitian-diri-ak-pwa-rice-and-beans-373233 (may not work)