Cumin-Scented Rice With Black Beans

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
• 2 tablespoons chiles green canned chopped
• 1 teaspoon canola oil 
• 1.5 cups less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.3 cup onion chopped
• 0.8 cup rice long-grain uncooked
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and onion; saut 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
3. Add rice, cumin, salt, and pepper; saut 30 seconds.
4. Add broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add black beans, chiles, and cilantro to rice mixture; fluff gently with a fork. Cover and let stand 1 minute before serving.