Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 0.75 cups uncooked white rice
• 1.5 cups low sodium , low fat vegetable broth
• 3.5 cups canned black beans , drained
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in rice to coat; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in beans, cumin, and cayenne; cook until beans are warmed through.

6. 6

   Serve and enjoy!