Wash, rinse and soak rice for 15~20 minutes.
1 cup Rice
Heat oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add onions, peppers, thyme, oregano and garlic. Cook till the onions are lightly browned. Stir the tomato paste and cook for 1~2 minutes.
2 tablespoons Oil, 1 Small Onion, finely chopped, 1 Small Bell Pepper or Cubanelle pepper, finely chopped, ¼ teaspoon Dry Thyme, ¼ teaspoon Dry Oregano, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
Next add the kidney beans and cook for 2 minutes. Add the rice along with salt, pepper & crushed red pepper. Stir in the water and bring the mixture to a boil, lower the heat to simmer and cook covered for 15~20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through. Let sit for 5~10 minutes. Then sprinkle chopped cilantro and serve.
1½ cups Cooked Red Kidney Beans, To taste Salt & Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red pepper, 2 cups Water, 2 tablespoons Cilantro, finely chopped