Beans and Rice

==Description==
==Ingredients==
* one or two cups (up to a pound) dried beans or Peas
* one cup uncooked rice, rinsed and drained
* salt
* black pepper, cayenne pepper or red pepper (to taste)
==Directions==
# Clean, rinse, and soak the beans or Peas in cold water for three or four hours or overnight. Drain.
# In a large cooking pot, combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by two inches. Bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat.
# Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (approximately one hour).
# Stir in rice.
# Season to taste.
# Cover and cook until rice is done and all liquid has been absorbed (about twenty minutes).
# Remove from heat and let stand uncovered for five minutes before serving.
# Fluff with a fork, serve hot, as a side dish, or with any dish that is accompanied by white rice.
Category:Chadian Recipes
Category:Chadian Vegetarian
Category:Pea Recipes
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Category:Rice Recipes
Category:White rice Recipes