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Red Beans and Stewed Tomatoes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped (with tops separated)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 2 10- ounce packages pre-cooked frozen red beans or kidney beans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 tablespoon Litehouse Foods Instantly Fresh Italian Herb Blend
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in sautes pan. Add red onion and green onion (without tops) into oil and saute until translucent. Add garlic and saute for about 30 seconds. Add broth or water beans and return to boil.
  • Cover beans and cook for 20 minutes. Add diced tomato, herb blend, salt, and pepper. Taste beans and adjusts salt and pepper if needed.
  • Uncover beans, stir, and simmer them for 10 minutes while bean liquid begins to thicken.
  • Serve with whole-grain rice or whole-grain bread.