frugal eats.

redbeans and rice, spanish style...yum!

redbeans 'n rice (serves 4)

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1/2 lb of dry small red kidney beans, soaked and cooked firm

12 oz can of tomatoe paste

1-2 tblsp oil (canola)

4 oz can mild green chilies

1/2 large red onion, minced

1/4 tsp cumin

1/8 tsp chili powder

1 tblsp sugar

2 cups of water, more or less

add all ingredients to a crockpot. cook on low till onion and beans are tender but not mushy, approx. 4 hours. serve with rice. i use brown rice. so good and nutritious!