Rice & Beans With Tomatoes

Rice & Beans With Tomatoes

1 T olive oil
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1 c long grain white rice
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes in juice
1/4 t dried thyme
salt/pepper
1 can black beans, rinsed & drained (optional)
1 Avocado (garnish)

Heat oil in a saucepan, add onion & rice. Stir until rice is golden 5 – 8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and juice, thyme, 1 c water; season generously with salt & pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low, simmer, tightly covered, until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Add beans & let stand covered 5 – 10 minutes. Fluff before serving.

Photo credits: sweetonveg