Boil 1 lbs of beans w some salt make sure to have plenty of brooth. Once cooked in pot where u will cook rice brown bacon, add chopped onion, Bell peppers, garlic, chicken buillon, oregano, parsley, and bay leaf. Once it Sautee for about 3 min add 2 cups of the boiled beans and let it cook another 3 to 5 min. Once all flavors blend add uncooked rice. I used 3 cups of rice and added either brooth or water to the mixture. Made it come to a boil then dropped temp to simmer for 30 mins.