Black Beans and Rice

This is one of my husband's favorite meals that I serve him.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 8 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 pound

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried black beans, soaked overnight
• 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 3  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon  abodo  seasoning
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1  red bell pepper, diced
• 2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies
• 1  tablespoon  soybean oil
• 1  cup  copped fresh cilantro
• 1  lime, juice of
• 1  lime, zest of
• 2  cups  hot cooked rice
• 1⁄4 cup pico de gallo
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream

Directions

1. In a skillet heat oil, brown onions and peppers til soft. add tomato paste and simmer 2 minutes.
2. add everything but rice, cheese, pico de gallo and sour cream to slow cooker.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours.
4. stir in rice.
5. top with pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream.