Black Beans

This recipe comes from my friend Kristine and her family.  It is cheap, healthy, easy and most of all, tasty!

 

Black Beans

Ingredients 

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 jalapeno diced (optional)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1- 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed & drained

1 cup rice (cooked)

Optional toppings: cheese, avocado, salsa, hot sauce

1. Heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper & jalapeno.

2. Cook 5 minutes of until tender

3. Add garlic, cook 1 minute

4. Add water and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil

5. Cover, lower heat & simmer for 10 minutes

6. Place 1/4 cup rice on each plate & top with 1/2 cup bean mixture

7. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and any other additional toppings.