Rice & Black Beans

Yummy and filling! Again, you could add chicken for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can black beans, drained & rinsed

2/3 c. water

1 1/2 c. instant brown rice

2 roma tomatoes, diced

garlic powder (to taste)

onion powder (to taste)

basil (to taste)

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cook and stir onion in oil until tender and translucent, but not brown. Add tomatoes, beans, and spices. Bring to boil. Stir in rice, return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cover.

Let mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving.