Black Beans and Rice

Some days, ok a lot of days, I lay baby girl down for her afternoon nap, workout and get some free time in and then I realize it is 4:00 and Daddio and baby girl are probably going to want to eat dinner tonight.  Who do they think they are?  After I come to that realization I then remember that I am the one responsible for making sure we do actually eat dinner tonight.  Oh boy.  Sometimes I wonder how we survive with me in charge!  By this time I have obviously forgotten to take something out of the freezer so what does one do?  "Drum roll, please. Drum Roll"...Meatless Entree Night...ta da!  I make this delicious black beans and rice meal on those nights!  Black beans and rice together make a complete protein so this meal is incredibly good for you.  Oh yeah, that is how we survive with me in charge!  I usually have all of these ingredients around so I can make this on a moment's notice and it takes less than 30 minutes!  I recommend serving this with a side of something green!

(Excuse the super fancy plates.  These were taken during the World Series and we had to use them for good luck.  They worked!  Go Sox!)

Black Beans and Rice

2 cans of black beans (drain one can but not the other)

1 tomato (diced) or a can of diced tomatoes

1/4 cup of vinegar (regular or apple cider)

1 large onion (diced)

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika

clove of garlic

salt to taste

1 cup of rice (dry)
2 cups of water (for the rice)

Start by boiling the water (2 cups) for rice.  Meanwhile saute onions in a skillet until translucent.  Once water is boiling, add rice as directed.  Add garlic and other spices to onions.  Add tomatoes, black beans and vinegar and stir all together.  Reduce heat and let black beans simmer and thicken for 10-15 minutes.  

That's it!  You are done! Congratulations, you have made a delicous and healthy meal for your family.  Now sit back with your feet up while your husband does the dishes! (In our dreams, right?)