Black Bean and Rice

Dry black beans are cooked in the crock pot with salsa, lime juice, cilantro & other seasonings, and served over rice.

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Ingredients:

• 1 pkg. dry Black Beans
• 1 Jar of salsa
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 10 grape tomatoes, chopped, plus extra
• Chopped green onions
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Hot sauce
• Cooked rice

Method

Soak beans overnight in water at least 2-inches above beans. Drain and rinse. In a slow cooker combine beans, 6 cups fresh water, and all ingredients except the extra tomatoes, green onions, cheese, hot sauce and rice. Cook on high heat setting for 6-8 hours or until beans are tender, adding more water, if necessary. On a plate, add rice, spoon the bean mixture on top. Sprinkle with extra tomatoes, cheese, green onions and hot sauce. Have Polka Kiebasa sausage on side, if desired.

Notes: You may have tortilla chips and more salsa on side with this dish. Chopped avocado on top is delicious also.

Number of servings: 6-8 or more.

Submitted By: kristina.foreman
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