Finally Edible Rice and Beans

Anyone who knows me knows that despite being a good cook I have always had issues making rice and beans. It seems like no matter what I do it came out tasteless and bland. Not this time. I used some chicken broth I had reserved from when I made gumbo. I used that and the juice from the canned beans as liquid. I added some assorted spices and it came out so good I could have cried. I topped it with some "Shrimp in Garlic Sauce" that I made. I cannot wait to make this dish again.

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