Easy Black Beans and Rice
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Category
Side Dish
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Cusine
American
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How to make?
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.