Vegetarian Diaries - Black Beans and Spanish Rice

I have been working a lot of weekends.  It's kind of a pain because I get home late and it's dinner time.  It's hard to come home after a long boring day at work and quickly think of something to make for dinner (that everyone wants to eat).  I think my kids could live on pizza and spaghetti every night.  I prefer a little variety.

One night, I came home, looked in the pantry and decided we were having Black Beans and Spanish Rice.  I have never made this dish.  I don't have a recipe.  And I used only three ingredients from my pantry.

I have to say, I was a little nervous about the outcome.  Would it taste good?  Would everyone like the dish?  Would I have to throw it all out and make peanut butter sandwiches?

I guess this is where I say that it was a success.  (I mean, why would I write about it if it wasn't?)  In fact, the pot was completely empty!  This meal got rave reviews from my family and it's super easy to make!  I thought I would share it in case you have a crazy day and need a quick meal to prepare for dinner.


Black Beans and Spanish Rice

1 cup rice
1 8oz can Spanish Tomato Sauce
1 15oz can Black Beans, drained, rinsed

Cook rice according to directions.

Once rice is cooked, add Spanish Tomato sauce and Black Beans and mix.

Warm up and Serve.



I served this with chopped up sweet peppers and shredded cheese.  You can add chopped green onions or cilantro.  Maybe a little sour cream (or plain yogurt).

You can substitute the rice with faro.


If you make Black Beans and Spanish Rice, let me know how it turned out.

Enjoy!