Easy Red Beans and Rice

 Ingredients:

• non-stick cooking oil spray, as needed
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 bell pepper without the seeds and chopped
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder (or 3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced)
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 15.5-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
• 6 cups cooked brown rice

 Directions:

1. Spray skillet with cooking oil spray.
2. Cook onion and pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add garlic powder, hot sauce, tomatoes, and kidney beans.
4. Bring mixture to boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add salt and pepper.
7. Serve over rice.

 Cut Down on Choking:

For kids 2- 4 years old, serve food in the following ways:

• Puree, blend or mash all ingredients in this recipe. Firm, smooth, or slippery foods like onions, beans, and rice kernels can slide down kids’ throat before chewing.