Black Beans and Rice
Black Beans and Rice is an easy weeknight meal you can make on a budget. It might be simple, but it's actually very flavorful. My wife and I love this meal! I used canned black beans, but if you have the foresight to soak dried beans the night before, that'll be even better.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion ((chopped))
- 3 cloves garlic ((minced))
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock ((I used Better Than Bouillon))
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 (18 ounce) can black beans ((rinsed and drained))
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the uncooked rice and cumin and saute for 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in the chicken stock and salsa. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- 4
Fold in black beans. Let it steam for a few minutes until warm. Taste for seasonings and enjoy!
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