Black Beans and Rice

By Orion

Ingredients

• 1 Cup quick cooking brown rice
• 1 1/4 cups of water
• 2 t. margarine
• 3 cloves, garlic minced
• 1 t. salt
• 1 T hot sauce
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 1/2 cups canned black beans drained
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
• 1/2 white onion chopped
• 1 additional cup salsa

Preparation

Step 1

Combine rice, water, margarine garlic, salt, hot sauce and 1/2 cup salsa in a microwave safe dish.

Microwave covered on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes or until rice is tender and stir

Add black beans to mixture
Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes more, stirring once.

Pour into individual serving dishes

Top each with cheese, remaining salsa and onion