Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- ½ cup celery (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup black beans (or one 15 ounce can, drained)
- 1½ cup white rice (cooked)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat 2 quart sauce pan to medium hot. Add oil and heat until it sizzles. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent, 4-5 minutes
- Turn heat to low. Stir in rice and beans and cook until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Variations:
- Mexican – add some frozen or canned corn and jalapenos along with oregano and chili powder.
- Cajun – swap chopped bell peppers for the celery and add a little Cajun spice.
- Italian – add diced tomatoes, basil, oregano and parsley.