Oaxacan Rice and Beans

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 6 side dish or 4 main dish

Ingredients:

½ cup finely chopped carrot

½ cup chopped onion

1 pasilla pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup rice

2 ¼ cup vegetable broth

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup green beans, diced

1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add carrot, onion, peppers and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.

- Stir in uncooked rice. Cook and stir constantly over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

- Slowly stir in broth and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.

- Add green beans. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

- Stir in black beans; heat through.

(Recipe modified by Dayna Panella from Better Homes & Gardens)