Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 15 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Saute until soft, approximately 6 to 7 minutes.

Stir in chili powder and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute.

Stir in rice and beans and cover with chicken broth. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes covered. Fluff and top with sour cream.

Lime Sour Cream/Cilantro Lime Sour Cream: Combine approximately 3 tablespoons sour cream with fresh squeezed lime juice and salt to taste. If you would like to make cilantro sour cream, add chopped cilantro to lime sour cream until desired taste is achieved.

Printed from: Southern Pink Lemonade