Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 2-4 tbsp dried onion

• 1/2 tsp powdered garlic

• ¾ cup uncooked white rice

• 1 ½ cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth, or 1 stock cube + 1.5 cups water)

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

• 2 cans canned black beans, drained

Directions

• Step 1
  In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.

• Step 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. Cook until thoroughly heated.