Black Beans and Yellow Rice
- 1 (5-ounce) package saffron rice mix
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teapspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
Garnishes: sour cream, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro
- COOK
rice mixture according to package directions; keep warm.
- DRAIN
beans, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Combine beans, reserved liquid, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin in a sucepan.
- COOK
over medium heat until thoroughly heated; stir in 1 tablespoon cilantro. Serve beans over rice; sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Garnish, if desired.
Compliments Southern Living, May 1995