Tex Med Red Beans & Rice

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup enriched white rice
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 slices of bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can red beans, drained
1 Tbsp cayenne sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
Salt & freshly grated black pepper

Bring water to a boil in a small sauce pan
Add rice, cover & simmer 20 mins, stirring occasionally
When rice is done, remove it from the stove top
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat add oil & bacon; cook 3 mins to crisp edges of bacon
Add onion; cook 3 mins to soften
Add beans to heat through, then stir in cooked rice
Season rice & beans with cayenne sauce, salt, & pepper to taste