Beans & Spanish Rice

Beans:
1 can black beans
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
salt & pepper to taste

Heat up black beans in a small pot. Add remaining ingredients. Serve hot.



Spanish Rice:
(This is actually Jared's Aunt Jenalyn's recipe.. with a few additions. Thanks Aunt Jen!)

1 c. white rice
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 c. corn (optional)
1 can tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 can diced green chiles, drained
1 can water
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin

Brown rice and onion in oil (and optional corn). Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chiles and water. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and cover. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.

Recipe from Favorite Family Recipes.