Diva's Rice And Beans

1 16 ounce can of tomato Italian sauce
2 cloves of garlic chopped fine
1 small onion chopped fine
3 strips of green peper diced fine
3 tablespoons of oil
1 can of 14-16 ounce red kidney beans
1 can of water (using the tomato sauce can as the
measuring cup)
2 teaspoons of garlic powder
1/4 cup of grated cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups of minute rice

In a large sauce pan, sautee, green pepper, onion and garlic till onion is translucent.
Add, tomato sauce, and all other ingredients with the exception of the rice.
Simmer on low heat for an hour,covered, stirring occassionally.
Cook minute rice.
Drain well.
When tomato sauce is done, place rice in a large bowl and toss well the sauce into the rice.

Serve alone or as a side dish.