Spicy Rice and Beans Recipe

I was asked for my recipe for spicy rice and black beans, so I thought I would make a new post for it.

Ingredients:

1 cup organic brown rice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped scallions

1 medium pepper (your color of choice)

1/2 cup diced celery

3 garlic cloves, medium

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 15 ounce can of red kidney beans or black beans

2 cups canned Italian tomatoes, chopped

Directions:

1.  Cook the rice according to package.

2.  Coat skillet with oil over medium heat.  Add scallions, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and paprika.  Saute until veggies are softened.

3.  Add beans and tomatoes.  Simmer until beans are heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated – about 10 minutes.

4.  Remove bay leaf.  Transfre rice to a large serving platter and spoon the beans over the rice.  Serve.

Recipe from Yogi in the Kitchen