Spanish Rice and Beans

Ingredients

avocado oil

2/3 tbsp

onion chopped

0.17 medium

garlic minced

2/3 tsp

red bell pepper chopped

1/3 medium

long grain white rice

2/3 cup

cumin

1/3 tsp

chili powder

2/3 tsp

smoked paprika

2/3 tsp

cayenne

0.17 tsp

salsa

0.17 cup

tomato sauce

0.17 cup

vegetable broth

0.83 cup

red beans cooked

0.83 cup

salt

to taste

black pepper

to taste

fresh cilantro

optional

Method

1. 01Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
2. 02Add onion and garlic, cook 1-2 minutes.
3. 03Add bell pepper and a dash of salt, cook 2-3 minutes.
4. 04Add rice and toast 2-3 minutes until slightly browned.
5. 05Mix in cumin, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
6. 06Pour in salsa and tomato sauce, mix and cook 3-5 minutes.5 min
7. 07Add broth, mix, and bring to a simmer.
8. 08Cover and simmer 13-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.15 min
9. 09Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. 10Add beans and cook until warm, about 3-5 minutes.
11. 11Stir in cilantro if using and remove from heat.