Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans (15 oz.)
• 1 small can tomato sauce
• 3 cups white rice
• 1 white onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

1. Puree onion, bell pepper, and garlic clove. Set aside.
2. Cook the rice according to the package instructions and set aside.
3. In add a pot, add olive oil and puree from the first step. Then, add the beans, tomato sauce, and cumin. Mix well.
4. After 5 minutes, add the rice and stir.
5. Cook about 12 minutes (until all is absorbed) and serve.