Spicy black beans and rice

SPICY BLACK BEANS AND RICE

SERVES 4

Ingredients

* 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

* 4 garlic cloves, minced

* 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil

* 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

* 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can canned Mexican style stewed tomatoes

* 1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

* 2 cups hot cooked brown rice or long grain rice

* 1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)

Directions

In a medium saucepan cook 1/2 cup onion and garlic in hot oil till tender but not brown.

Carefully stir in the drained beans, undrained tomatoes, and ground red pepper.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

To serve, mound rice on individual plates; make a well in the centers.

Spoon black bean mixture into centers.

If desired, sprinkle with chopped onion.