Southern Style Rice and Beans Recipe

• 1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup long grain white or brown rice
• 2 cups of crushed tomatoes
• 3 oz. of baby bella sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups of water
• 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled fine
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups of frozen green peas, thawed and drained
• 8 oz. of kale, coarsely chopped or shredded

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