Rice and Beans

This can be used as a side dish accompaniment to baked chicken or fish.

1 cup white or jasmine rice

1 can beans (red or black are best for this recipe)

1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 green pepper, diced

1/4 onion, diced

1. Cook the rice in a rice cooker.

2. Drain beans, put in 2-quart covered pot, set to low heat.

3. Add can of diced tomatoes (do not drain!)

4. Add green pepper & onion.

5. When rice is finished cooking, add to pot with beans and tomato mixture.

6. Remove from heat, stir and enjoy!

OPT - add sliced chorizo or sausage to cooking beans & tomatoes to make this a full meal (be sure to check sausage ingredients for milk or soy products!).