Cumin Rice and Beans

A flavorful dish that works well as a side dish or a vegetarian main course. Thanks to AnneK from May97 Moms for this recipe which quickly became a staple menu item in our family.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, chopped
2-3 cloves fresh crushed garlic
1 chopped jalepeno pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon cumin
1 cup uncooked rice
1.5 cups water
1 12 oz can black beans, rinsed
Handful fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Directions:
1. Heat oil in medium saucepan.
2. Saute onion and garlic (and pepper, if included) until tender.
3. Add cumin and continue sauteing for a couple minutes.
4. Add rice and cook for two minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until water is absorbed, approximately 15-20 minutes.
6. After rice is finished cooking, add rinsed black beans, a handful of cilantro and salt/pepper to taste. Heat through and enjoy!

Serve as a side dish to a Mexican meal or roll up into warm flour tortillas

Fast and easy, easy, easy. I omit the jalapeno pepper when making for the kids.

30 minutes

4-6

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Recipe submitted by: Betsy - Myria - the magazine for moms http://myria.com