Beans and Rice

Feeds 6

2 cups beans
10 strips bacon
½ cup chopped onion
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

For Beans

Cover beans with water, cook until tender. Add a tsp. salt just before they’re done. Drain, leaving about 1/4 c. water. Set aside.

Sautee bacon that has been chopped in small pieces. Add onion and garlic and cook until onions is translucent. Put beans with ingredients in frying pan, let simmer five minutes. Move bean mixture to a large pot. Add tomato sauce and let simmer for a few minutes. Do not let scorch.

Note: Mom likes to mash the beans up a bit.

For Rice

Prepare as directed on package.

Serve with beans ladled over rice. Orange slices are the traditional accompaniment.