Beans and Rice

At the request of Brian, I made black beans and rice for dinner yesterday. The beans and rice that I make is much different from traditional beans and rice, but it is easy, tasty, and probably nutritious.

Beans and Rice

1 can black beans
1 cup long-grain rice
1.5 cups water
1/2 cup frozen corn
jalapeno pepper, minced (I use the kind that comes in a jar)
1/2 tsp. dried cilantro
1/4 tsp. black pepper
salt
kielbasa or uncooked chicken (optional)

Drain black beans, do not rinse. Combine beans, rice, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cut kielbasa or chicken into bite-size pieces. When mixture comes to a boil, stir in cilantro, pepper, dash of salt, frozen corn, jalapeno, and kielbasa or chicken. Allow to return to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15 minutes or until rice is done.

Serve with grated pepper jack.

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