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

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients.
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. Stir in rice to coat; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
4. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
5. Stir in beans, cumin, and cayenne; cook until beans are warmed through.
6. Serve and enjoy!