Santa Fe Beans and Rice OAMC

This is a hearty and flavorful rice and bean dish with Santa Fe influences that is ideal for Once A Month Cooking (OAMC). This dish, which is full of flavor and healthy ingredients, is worth five WW Plus Points.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried black beans, soaked overnight
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can 4 oz diced green chilies
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Warm up the olive oil in a big pot on medium heat

Incorporate chopped garlic, red and green bell peppers, and diced onion

Saut the vegetables until they become tender

Add the soaked black beans, brown rice, corn, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, diced tomatoes, and diced green chilies

Mix everything together

Add water and vegetable broth

Heat the mixture until it boils

The rice and beans should be soft after 45 to 60 minutes of simmering on low heat with a cover on

Serve hot and adjust the seasoning as necessary

Optional garnishes include avocado slices, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or finely chopped fresh cilantro