Quick and Easy Vegan Black Beans and Rice

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE RICE:

• 1 cup short grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• salt, to taste
• juice of one lime
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

FOR THE BEANS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 28-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• plenty of kosher salt
• 1 cup water
• juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make the rice, bring water to a boil, add rice and salt, stir, and simmer until cooked (about 15-20 minutes). When done, stir in the cilantro and lime juice and add more salt if necessary.
2. Meanwhile, to make the beans, sauté the onion in oil over medium-high heat in a medium sized pot until softened and beginning to brown (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Add beans, cumin, salt, and water. Stir, bring to a boil, and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
4. Use a potato masher to mash the beans a few times, thickening the mixture, but leaving most of the beans intact.
5. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro and season with more salt if necessary.
6. Serve the beans on top of the rice as a side or meal.