Yummy, Spicy Black Beans and Rice

• 14 onion, diced
• 14 green pepper, diced (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust according to taste)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste or 2 -3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 2 cups chicken broth or 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• cooked white rice or brown rice
• low-fat sour cream (optional)
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• green onion, chopped (optional)

1. Heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
2. Add onions and peppers and saute until onions are soft and translucent.
3. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, tomato paste.
4. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
5. Add black beans, mix to combine.
6. Add chicken broth.
7. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer about 20 minutes or until most of liquid has been absorbed.
8. Serve over rice topped with a dollop of low-fat sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions.
9. YUM!

onion, green pepper, garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, tomato paste, black beans, chicken broth, white rice, lowfat sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yummy-spicy-black-beans-and-rice-274298 (may not work)