Addendum: Mexican-style black beans and rice if you have a little more than a hotel microwave

In my previous post I gave a recipe for a black beans and rice dish that you can make using only a hotel microwave, made possible due to the glory of canned foods. But if you have a little more time and few more appliances, it's very easy (and even tastier, and much cheaper!) to make the black beans and rice yourself. Here is the recipe I use. Add your choice of fresh mozzarella, avocado, mango, or salsa, and you will have a meal fit for kings!

Ingredients:

• 1 can organic black beans
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 sweet pepper (whichever color you like), chopped
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper flakes (chili powder works too)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• salt (to taste)
• 1 cup brown rice

Instructions:
Cook the brown rice using whatever method you prefer (rice maker or stovetop), adding the amount of water indicated on the package. Saute the onions, garlic, and peppers over medium-low heat until soft/just beginning to brown. Add the black beans, cumin, pepper flakes, cilantro, and salt, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes. Serve the black beans over rice and add whatever extras you like. Yay!