Black Beans and Brown Rice

By mahto

Ingredients

• 2 c cooked brown rice
• 1/2 c red onion, diced fine
• 4 garlic cloves, grated
• 1/2 t cumin seed
• 1/4 t red pepper flakes
• 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 14 oz diced tomatoes, fire roasted or low sodium
• 1 T cilantro, chopped

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from recipes.sparkpeople.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rice according to package directions (omitting salt and oil). Place a saute pan over moderate heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Cook red onion and garlic for about three or four minutes. Add spices and cook until they become fragrant. Add beans and tomatoes. Cook an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once rice is cooked, add to vegetables. Stir, serve and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.