"Rice And Beans" Meal - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 Tbsp. regular olive oil
additional oil to cover frying pan
2 medium onions
1 c. raw rice (can use instant)
1 qt. cold water
2 c. extra water for rice (approximately)
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine 1 quart of cold water and kidney beans in 2-quart saucepan on high heat.
When it comes to a boil, add olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and 1 whole onion and turn down to simmer. Cook approximately 1 hour.
In a large skillet, put enough oil to saute 1 medium onion, sliced or diced.
Add rice, salt, pepper and 1 cup of cold water.
Cover and steam for about 30 minutes, adding rest of water midway, until rice is cooked.
Serve rice and beans separately.
Great with Italian bread!