Basic Vegetarian Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cups finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained, liquid reserved
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 cups cooked white rice, or brown rice
• Lime wedges, for optional garnish

Instructions:

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
3. Cook onion and green pepper until crisp-tender.
4. Stir in tomatoes, beans, thyme, and garlic salt. Cook 3 minutes.
5. Add vinegar, pepper sauce, and reserved juices, and continue to cook 5 minutes.
6. Serve black beans over rice. Garnish with a lime wedge (optional).