Vegetarian Black Beans and Rice

Serves: Prep: 15min Cook: 40min Total: 55min
1/2 cup brown basmati rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 large plum tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup water
DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan, cook the rice according to package directions. Fluff the rice with a fork.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, and coriander. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften. Add the bell pepper and cook for 4 minutes longer, or until softened. Stir in the tomato and vinegar and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans, salt, black pepper, and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Serve over the rice.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING
CALORIES 210.9 CAL
FAT 5 G
SATURATED FAT 0.5 G
SODIUM 538.4 MG
CARBOHYDRATES 36.7 G
TOTAL SUGARS 3.1 G
DIETARY FIBER 8.1 G
PROTEIN 8.1 G