Vegetarian Black Beans and Rice

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cups onion, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped fine
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained, with liquid reserved
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 cups cooked rice
• lime wedge (optional)

Preparation:

In large skillet heat olive oil. Cook onion and green pepper until crisp tender; stir in tomatoes, beans, thyme and garlic salt, cook 3 minutes. Add vinegar, pepper sauce, and reserved juices and continue to cook 5 minutes. Serve black beans over rice. Garnish with lime wedge (optional).
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