Louisiana Beans And Rice(Serve As A Side Dish Or In Larger Servings As A Main Dish.)

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 2 cans (16 oz. each) red beans or pinto beans
• 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 c. diced cooked ham or smoked sausage
• 1/4 tsp. ground pepper (cayenne)
• hot cooked rice

1. In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine oil, onion, green pepper, garlic, thyme and oregano.
2. Cover with lid; microwave on High for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once during cooking.
3. Stir in beans, soup, ham and red pepper.
4. Cover; microwave on High for 5 minutes or until hot. Stir.
5. Reduce power to 50%.
6. Cover; microwave 15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
7. Serve over rice.
8. Makes about 5 cups or 5 servings.

vegetable oil, onion, green pepper, garlic, thyme, oregano, red beans, tomato soup, sausage, ground pepper, rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=578327 (may not work)