Spanish Rice and Beans

Ingredients

avocado oil

1 1/3 tbsp

onion chopped

1/3 medium

garlic minced

1 1/3 tsp

red bell pepper chopped

2/3 medium

long grain white rice

1 1/3 cup

cumin

2/3 tsp

chili powder

1 1/3 tsp

smoked paprika

1 1/3 tsp

cayenne

1/3 tsp

salsa

1/3 cup

tomato sauce

1/3 cup

vegetable broth

1 2/3 cup

red beans cooked

1 2/3 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.