Red Beans and Rice with Avocado - California Avocados

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, finely diced
• 1 stalk celery, finely sliced
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 tsp. fine grain sea salt
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper, to taste
• 2 (15 oz.) cans light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 ½ cups unsalted vegetable broth
• 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. liquid smoke (optional)
• 4 cups warm, steamed white long grain rice
• 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled, and cut into chunks
• Fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish