Rice and beans for a frugal food budget

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11. Easy Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Easy Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cans of black beans (about 15 ounces each), rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp white vinegar
A few dashes of Tabasco or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste


Directions

1 Cook the rice: Cook rice according to package instructions. White rice usually takes 15 minutes to cook once the water is simmering, and 10 minutes to sit.

2 Sauté onions: Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high. Sauté onions for 3-4 minutes, until just beginning to soften, then add garlic powder and sauté a minute more.

3 Add the black beans, vinegar and Tabasco or cayenne. Bring vinegar to a simmer, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

4 Stir in rice and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste.