Hands-On Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 15.5-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed, or ½ cup dried kidney beans, soaked and cooked
• ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning or blackening spice mix
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 4 scallions, sliced

Directions:

Step 1:

• Cook the rice according to the package directions.

Step 2:

• While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.

Step 3:

• Add the kidney beans, Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4:

• Once the rice is ready, fold it into the bean mixture.
• Stir in the sliced scallions and serve hot.