Rice and Beans (kid friendly)
Rice and Beans
1 tsp salt or another slightly course type
11/2 T olive oil
1 C long-grain rice
1 md. Onion, chopped (about 1/2 C)
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 C)
1 Clove of garlic, minced
115-oz can of black beans, undrained
1/2 C chicken broth
1 T red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
1/2 t freshly ground black pepper
1/4 t ground cumin
In md. Saucepan combine 2C of water with 1 t of salt and 1 t of olive oil. Bring to boil. Stir in rice and cover (I tend to follow the cooking instructions on whatever rice I buy). Cook for 20 minutes.
Heat remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic, onion and pepper until softened, about 5 min. Add broth, beans, vinegar, bay leaves, pepper, cumin and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve over rice.