Black Beans and Rice

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 25 min

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Description

Black beans and rice flavored with garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper makes a wholesome, budget-friendly, vegetarian meal or tasty side dish.

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3/4 cup uncooked white rice

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 1/2 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth

• 3 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained

1 Gather all ingredients.

2 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 3 minutes.

3 Add rice, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly toast the rice and warm the spices until fragrant.

4 Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

5 Stir in black beans and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.

6 Serve and enjoy!