Easy Black Beans and Rice

Using canned beans makes this dish not just quick and easy but delish! And you have everything in your cabinet so make it now!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1  large onion, chopped finely
• 1  red pepper, diced
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 3⁄4 cup  uncooked white rice
• 1 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth, see my recipe posted or use store bought
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4  cups canned black beans, drained

Directions

1. In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
2. Add the onion,pepper and garlic and saute for 4 minutes.
3. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
4. Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes.
5. Add the spices and black beans.