TOMMY'S RICE AND BEANS

Tommy's Rice and Beans image

Provided by Stephanie Pierson

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, diced small
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 roasted red bell pepper, thinly sliced
one 16-ounce can black beans or 2 cups cooked black beans
1/4 cup white vinegar
5 to 10 dashes Tabasco sauce or other hot red pepper sauce
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
3 cups cooked long grain rice
salt and freshly milled black pepper

Steps:

In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the onion, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and roasted pepper, and sauté, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the black beans, vinegar, and Tabasco sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
Add the cilantro and rice; mix well. Season to taste with the salt and black pepper. Serve accompanied by additional hot pepper sauce.