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COOK TIME

10 Minutes

PREPARATION TIME

4 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 ounce box 10-minute (boil-in-bag) yellow rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped or sliced onion
• 1/2 cup chopped or sliced green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped or minced garlic
• 2 item 15-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

PREPARATION

Prepare rice according to package directions. In medium-size saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook over high heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; reduce heat and cook 2 minutes. Stir in beans, broth, pepper, salt and cilantro. Heat through. Serve over yellow rice. Garnish with cilantro sprig. Delicious served with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.

Garnish: cilantro sprig

YIELD

4 Serving/s

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 237 calories, 3 grams fat, 0 cholesterol, 816 milligrams sodium, 48 grams carbohydrate, 9 grams protein.