Creole Beans and Rice

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 ounces smoked ham, finely chopped
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped
• 1 medium celery rib, & leaves, finely chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1. Heat oil in large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, ham, jalapenos, and celery; cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in broth, rice, thyme, pepper, and cayenne.
4. Simmer covered until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
5. Gently stir in beans and heat through.
6. Sprinkle with cilantro.

olive oil, onion, ham, jalapeno peppers, celery, chicken broth, longgrain rice, thyme, ground pepper, cayenne pepper, red kidney beans, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creole-beans-and-rice-350020 (may not work)