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Easy Black Beans and Rice
by bonnie beck
serves: 6
  An excellent side for any tex-mex dish.
Ingredients:
  1 cup   long grain white rice
  2 cups   water
  1 Tbsp   oil
  1 tsp   red pepper flakes
  16 oz   cooked black beans, homemade or canned
  1/4 cup   red pepper, diced
Directions:
  1. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
2. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add red pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Stir in beans; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Serve over rice; sprinkle with bell pepper.