Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Kelly's Spanish Rice and Beans

I'm baaack! Here is my latest creation, more or less made from what I had around the kitchen. It doesn't look very nice in the pictures, but let me assure you, it is deeeeelicious!

Ingredients:
2 cups rice
1 can black beans
1 or 2 tomatoes
1/2 large white onion
1 tbsp garlic (fresh or pre-chopped like I used)
1 cube chicken bullion
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
to taste:
chili powder
cumin
turmeric
parsley
oregano
dill
salt
pepper

Directions:
Cook rice according to directions on the rice package, but add the chicken bullion cube and 1 tbsp of olive oil, as well as some chili powder, cumin and turmeric. You will also add these to the bean/onion mix so don't put too much in. I cook my rice in a rice cooker, I suggest everybody gets one, it is awesome. Make sure to stir it once in a while to make sure it doesn't stick to the bottom. While the rice is cooking, put a skillet on medium heat and add 2-3 tbsp olive oil. Chop the half an onion and add it to the olive oil, allowing it to brown. Add garlic and spices. Once it is brown, add chopped tomatoes, then drain the beans and add those as well. Once the rice is done, mix it in with the onions and beans, add the lime and voila! I had mine with a simple tomato and avocado salad, which was just tomatoes and an avocado seasoned with lemon and sea salt.

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