Black Beans and Rice

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain rice
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups green pepper, chopped
• 1 Tbs chopped garlic
• 2 (15oz) cans black beans
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
• 2 Tbs red wine vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rice according to package direction.
In a saucepan heat oil over medium heat, add onion, green pepper and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add black beans, broth, vinegar, bay leaves, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Spoon the beans over rice and sprinkle with chopped scallions,