How to cook kidney beans with rice

Ingredients:
2 cups of dried red beans (1 canned red beans will do)500g long grain rice
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
5-8 pieces tomatoes, chopped
1-teaspoon thyme
Fried fish, sausage, or grill chicken
2 bay leaves, optional
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 pieces green bell peppers, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
1 medium onion
2 seasoning cubes or chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste