Easy Homemade Rice and Beans Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Ready in 35 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 15-ounce can black beans, not drained
• 1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes with diced green chilies, not drained
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• optional: 4-5 dashes of hot sauce
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup uncooked 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.