How Do You Make Rice And Black Beans?
Rice and Beans is a delicious, healthy, and budget friendly meal. This recipe can feed a family for only a few dollars, and beans are a healthy and inexpensive source of protein. This recipe is vegetarian, but will satisfy meat eaters as well as it is hearty and full of flavor. Rice and Beans make an excellent main dish or side dish. For added variety, any other canned bean can be substituted, as well as dried beans which have been soaked and cooked. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent. Add beans, tomatoes, and corn, and stir until ingredients are evenly distributed. Add chili powder and hot sauce. Taste the mixture, and if bland, add salt to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir cooked rice into bean and tomato mixture until evenly mixed. Serve, adding shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream on top if desired.
