Black Beans (with recipes)

A favorite around here is black beans.  There are so many ways to prepare them!  

One of my quick, pantry staple meals is black beans and rice.  It is SO easy!

Cook one cup of rice as per directions… I use brown rice.  Once cooked, add one can of rinsed black beans, one can of diced tomatoes with their juice, and one can Rotel tomatoes with their juice (mild or hot to your preference).  

Heat thru and enjoy.  

At a recent Whole Foods class we made this black bean salad.  At first it didn’t sound appealing but it turned out amazing!