Meaty red kidney beans make this dish a meal.  Puerto Ricans and others make a similar recipe. 

Cajun Style Red Beans with Rice

2 tsp. cooking oil
2 or 3 slices bacon, diced
2 tsp. olive oil
1 med. onion, diced
1 small red or green bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
3 or 4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 Tbsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. or more red pepper flakes
2 15/16 oz. cans red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
2 cups fat-free chicken broth

Set some brown rice to cook.

Heat cooking oil and add bacon.  When crisp, drain and discard oil.  Set aside bacon.

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Add olive oil to skillet, with onion, pepper, and celery.  Sauté until soft.  Add garlic and seasonings; stir for a moment. Add bacon, beans and broth.  Bring to a boil. Turn to a simmer and cook until beans are creamy and broth is mostly reduced.  Serve over brown rice as a side dish or a main meal.