Easy Homemade Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• 15 ounce black beans
• 10 ounce canned tomatoes
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.25 tsp ground pepper
• 4 dashes optional: of hot sauce
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 0.25 cup onion
• 0.5 cup rice
• 3 Tbsp water

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions and saute until soft, or for about 5 minutes.
3. Add all other remaining ingredients and stir together. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium low so that the mixture simmers. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.*
4. Serve with salsa, cheese, and sour cream.