One-Pot Rice and Red Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp better than bouillon, vegetable base
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 tbsp red wine
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 can red beans, with juices
• 1 cup water
• Crystal hot sauce, optional, for serving
• andouille sausage or shrimp, optional, cooked on the side