Southwestern Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 med. green pepper, diced
  • 1 med. red onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • jalapeno pepper, optional
  • 1 Tbls. olive or canola oil
  • 14-1/2 oz. can chicken broth
  • 1 c. long grain rice, uncooked
  • 1 t. ground cumin
  • 1/8 t. turmeric
  • 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 10 oz. can diced tomatoes & green chilies (DO NOT DRAIN)
  • 10 oz. package frozen corn, thawed

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, sauté the green pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes.

Stir in the broth, rice, cumin and turmeric; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.

Add beans, tomatoes and corn and heat through.