Rice and Beans

A quick and hearty classic.

Ingredients

• ½ onion, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• ½ pepper, diced
• Pinch of oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• Hot sauce (optional)
• 14 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 14 ounce can of chicken broth

Directions

1. Sauté the onion, tomato, pepper, oregano, garlic, bay leaf, and hot sauce in olive oil until the onions are soft.
2. Add the black beans and chicken broth. Simmer for 30 minutes partially covered, then smash the beans. Serve over cooked rice.