Bean Broth Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup white rice
• 2/3 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 chipotle in adobo
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• freshly cracked black pepper
• oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Add 2 cups of stock to a blender or food processor, along with 2/3 cup black beans (drained and rinsed), 1/2 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 chipotle in adobo, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and some freshly cracked black pepper. Combine well.

2. 2

   Saute 1 cup of rice in a dollop of oil over medium heat. When the rice starts to turn golden brown add the bean broth, stirring well.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low, letting it simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, approx. 10-15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and give it a stir. Cover and let it sit in its own steam for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Take a taste for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.