Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 15 oz can black beans (drained)
• 10 oz can Rotel
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tsp lime juice
• Chopped Cilantro
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   In a stockpot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and garlic, stir to coat the rice and saute for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the chicken broth, black beans, Rotel, corn, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika, bring to a simmer, cover and lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 20-25 minutes, until rice is cooked.

3. 3

   Add lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese.