Easy Black Beans and Rice

Description: Using canned beans makes this dish not just quick and easy but delish! And you have everything in your cabinet so make it now!

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped finely
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, see my recipe posted or use store bought
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cups canned black beans, drained

Steps:

1. In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
2. Add the onion,pepper and garlic and saute for 4 minutes.
3. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
4. Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes.
5. Add the spices and black beans.