Quick Red Beans and Rice

INGREDIENTS

2    tablespoons olive oil

1    medium white onion, chopped

1    can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

½   cup dry red table wine

2    teaspoons garlic powder

½   tablespoon hot sauce

1    teaspoon dried oregano

1    teaspoon dried thyme

1    teaspoon dried basil

1    can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

2    cups cooked rice

METHOD

Place the oil into a large sauce pan over medium-high heat and add the onions. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes and add the tomato sauce and red wine.  Allow this to cook for 2 to 3 minutes and add the garlic powder, hot sauce and all three spices. Stir well, cover and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beans, recover, and cook for 5 minutes or until the  beans have softened. Serve over the rice in  individual bowls.

Based on a recipe from All Recipes  magazine