New Orleans-Style Rice and Beans

• 113 c. long-grain white rice
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 stalk celery
• 3 clove garlic
• 1 can low-sodium red kidney beans
• 1 can low-sodium pink beans
• 1 reduced-sodium ham steak, 1/2 inch thick
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1. Cook rice as label directs.
2. Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
3. Add onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 7 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in beans with their liquid, ham, thyme, and pepper; heat to boiling over medium-high heat.
5. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
6. To serve, spoon rice into deep platter; top with bean mixture.

longgrain white rice, olive oil, onion, celery, clove garlic, beans, beans, ham steak, thyme, ground black pepper

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/new-orleans-rice-beans-2397 (may not work)