Black Beans and Rice
This easily adaptable side dish is made with leftover rice and canned beans and is ready in under 10 minutes to go with a variety of main dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoon 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
- 1 ½ 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.
- Turn heat to low. Stir in rice and beans. 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 some chopped bell peppers for the celery and add a little Cajun spice.
- Italian – add diced tomatoes, basil, oregano and parsley.