Spicy Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 14-1/2-ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups hot cooked brown or long grain rice
1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)

Directions
1. In a medium saucepan cook 1/2 cup onion and garlic in hot oil until
tender but not brown. Carefully stir in the drained beans, undrained
tomatoes, and ground red pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer,
uncovered, for 15 minutes.

2. To serve, mound rice on individual plates; make a well in the
centers. Spoon black bean mixture into centers. If desired, sprinkle
with chopped onion. Makes 4 servings.


Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 279
total fat: 8g
saturated fat: 1g
cholesterol: 0mg
sodium: 631mg
carbohydrate: 47g
fiber: 7g
protein: 11g
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