Easy Black Beans and Rice
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This easy black beans and rice recipe goes great with just about any meat, or use it to fill burritos. You could even add diced chicken or sausage to make a one-dish meal. It is versatile, inexpensive, and very tasty.
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Ingredients:
| 1 tablespoon | olive oil |
| 1/4 cup | finely chopped onion |
| 2 cloves | garlic, crushed or minced |
| 1 cup | white rice |
| 2 cups | reduced-sodium chicken broth |
| 1/2 teaspoon | cumin |
| 15 ounces | canned seasoned black beans, drained and rinsed |
| salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 3 minutes, until onion is tender and starting to brown. Add garlic, and sauté one minute longer. Add uncooked rice, and stir and sauté 2 minutes.
Add broth, salt, and cumin. Stir together, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
Remove lid, stir in beans, and cover again. Turn off heat, and let stand for 3 minutes before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Source: wearychef.com
