Arroz Con Frijoles

Source: dLife

Rice and beans, a Latin American favorite!

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories	137.1
Total Carbs	25.9g
Dietary Fiber	5g
Sugars	1.1g
Total Fat	0.7g
Saturated Fat	0.1g
Unsaturated Fat	0.6g
Potassium	0mg
Protein	6g
Sodium	33.4mg
Dietary Exchanges 1 1/2 Starch
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1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onions , chopped
2 medium garlic cloves , minced
0.75 cup Rice, white, glutinous, dry
1.5 cup low sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp ground cumin
0.25 tsp ground cayenne pepper
3.5 cup Beans, black, unsalted, fat free, canned , drained

1 In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the rice and sauté for 2 minutes.
2 Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

Add some diced tomatoes and cilantro, and you have an excellent side dish or even a meal in itself.