Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

¾ cup uncooked white rice

1 ½ cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth

3 ½ cups canned black beans, drained

1 teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in rice to coat; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

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

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

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