Easy Black Beans and Rice Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 cup uncooked white rice 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (for added flavor you can substitute roasted red bell peppers or some chopped pimentos) 3 cloves minced garlic 2 16-ounce cans of black beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp white vinegar A few dashes of Tabasco or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 heaping Tbsp chopped fresh oregano Salt and pepper to taste Optional Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish METHOD 1 Cook rice according to package instructions. White rice usually takes 15 minutes to cook once the water is simmering, and 10 minutes to sit. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes, until just beginning to soften, then add garlic and sauté a minute more. Add the black beans, vinegar and Tabasco or cayenne. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. 3 Stir in rice and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 6
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