Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium white or yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups long grain brown rice
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa, tomato based
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 15 ounce can black beans OR kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • salt, to taste
  • fresh chopped cilantro, for serving, optional

Instruction

  • In a large pot, sauté the diced onion in the oil for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, then add rice, broth, salsa, cumin and paprika. Stir, then bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for about 40 minutes until the rice is cooked.
  • Once the rice is cooked, stir in the drained/rinsed beans. Add more salt to taste. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired and serve.