Louisiana Beans And Rice(Serve As A Side Dish Or In Larger Servings As A Main Dish.) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. chopped onion
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
2 cans (16 oz. each) red beans or pinto beans
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1 c. diced cooked ham or smoked sausage
1/4 tsp. ground pepper (cayenne)
hot cooked rice

Preparation

In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine oil, onion, green pepper, garlic, thyme and oregano.
Cover with lid; microwave on High for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once during cooking.
Stir in beans, soup, ham and red pepper.
Cover; microwave on High for 5 minutes or until hot. Stir.
Reduce power to 50%.
Cover; microwave 15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
Serve over rice.
Makes about 5 cups or 5 servings.