Classic and Simple: Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 5 1/2 cloves garlic finely minced
• 32 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
• 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro finely
• freshly ground pepper Salt and, to taste
• 4 1/2 cups brown rice or hot, cooked white

Nutrition

• Calories : 870 calories
• Carbohydrate : 171 grams
• Fat : 10 grams
• Fiber : 20 grams
• Protein : 28 grams
• SaturatedFat : 2 grams
• Sodium : 730 milligrams
• Sugar : 4 grams