Cuban Style Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients:

Beans:

2 15oz Can Black Beans (undrained)

2 tbsp Olive oil

1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp Pepper

1/4 tsp Cumin

1 Bay Leaf

1 Scallion (Sliced) For Garnish

Fresh Parsley for Garnish

Lime Wedges for Garnish

Directions:

Add oil, vinegar and seasonings to pan and warm until fragrant. Next add 2 cans of black beans with juice (undrained). Stir and simmer 20 minutes until thickened. Top with fresh parsley, sliced scallion and garnish with a lime. Enjoy!

Rice:

2 Cups White Rice (I Love Mahatma Organic)

4 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock

1 Medium Onion (Diced)

3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)

1 Carrot (Grated)

1.5 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Pepper

1 tbsp Butter

Directions:

To a sauce pan add butter, diced onion, shaved carrot and garlic. Cook on medium low until softened about 5 minutes. Add seasonings and stir. Add Stock and bring to a boil, once boiling add rice, stir and cover. Turn heat to low and cook for 22 minutes. Enjoy!

Served here with Grilled Chicken Breast! But Also great with Pork!