Black Beans and Rice

Great meal idea for meatless nights! We had this with fresh tortillas (those kind you buy and cook yourself are SO much better than the normal kind!) We also had salsa, sour cream, cilantro and avocado to eat with it.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE

(adapted from allrecipes.com)

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup uncooked white rice

1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 can tomatoes w/chiles (mild)

1 can corn

1 can black beans

2 t. cumin

2 t. turmeric

Splash of lime

Directions

1. In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.

2. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and rest of ingredients. Serve.