Black Beans and Rice

This simple side dish is versatile, inexpensive, and tasty. Serve with any meat, use it in burritos, or add diced chicken or sausage to make a one-dish meal.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
1 cup white rice
2 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
½ teaspoon cumin
15 ounces can of seasoned black beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 3 minutes, until onion is tender and starting to brown. Add garlic, and sauté one minute longer. Add uncooked rice, and stir and sauté 2 minutes.
Add broth, salt, and cumin. Stir together, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
Remove lid, stir in beans, and cover again. Turn off heat, and let stand for 3 minutes before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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