Beans and Rice

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"EatingWell"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup instant brown rice
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (2 cups)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (19 ounce) can black beans or (19 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed
• 1⁄4 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄3 cup chopped cilantro

directions

1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
3. Add onion; cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
4. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, 2-3 minutes.
5. Add beans, broth, vinegar, hot sauce, and pepper; cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the hot rice and cilantro; mix well.