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Easy Black Beans and Rice

Easy Black Beans and Rice
  • Category

    Side Dish

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked white rice

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

3 cloves minced garlic

2 16-ounce cans of black beans, rinsed and drained

2 tablespoons white vinegar

A few dashes of Tabasco or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano OR 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

Directions

Cook rice according to package instructions. White rice usually takes 15 minutes to cook once the water is simmering, and 10 minutes to sit.

Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes, until just beginning to soften, then add garlic and sauté a minute more.

Add the black beans, vinegar and Tabasco or cayenne. Bring vinegar to a simmer, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. in rice and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste.