Spicy Red Beans & Rice

We call it spicy, but it isn't a bit hot -- just extraordinarily tasty. Not only is this meal delicious, but it's also high in protein. For centuries, if not millenniums, many cultures have traditionally combined legumes & rice. The reason is simple. They learned that combining beans with rice provides us with the essential proteins, amino acids & carbohydrates necessary for survival. Lucky for us humans these foods are both so delicious & plentiful.

It's easy to serve this dish as Spanish Rice - simply add a half-pound or so of lean ground beef. Or if you would prefer to make Spicy Red Beans & Rice as a soup we tell you how in our product information.

Why folks love our Spicy Red Beans & Rice:

• A taste of the Southwest, made in Arizona.
• All natural, preservative-free.
• No flavor enhancers. Nothing added, nothing taken away.
• No MSG added, other than that which occurs naturally.
• Low fat.
• Created by Carol Cunkle, author of Kokopelli's Cookbook.
• Perfect for themed gift baskets: Southwest, Arizona-made, gourmet foods.
• Makes a great "Welcome to Arizona" gift for both business and personal contacts.
• Also ideal as a "Greetings from Arizona" gift for out of town family and acquaintances.

Product Basics:

• Package includes red beans, packet of long-grained white rice, packet of herbs & spices and a chile de arbol (for use or garnish).
• Generously serves 4.
• Easy instructions, serving suggestions & recipe included on label.
• Heat factor on a scale of 1 (mild) - 10 (HOT!): 4.
• Only requires addition of: 2 tablespoons oil & water.
• Preparation time: just as long as it takes to open the package and pour into pot. Beans require pre-soaking.
• Cooking time: 2.5 hours.
• Ingredients: red beans, enriched white rice, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken base, garlic, salt and our secret blend of herbs & spices.
• 10 oz./283 gm.