Mexican Black Beans (Cafe Rio style)

2 cans Black beans Rinsed and drained(the original recipe called for 1 can, but I thought it was too runny, You decided!)

1 and 1/3 Cup Tomato Juice

2 Cloves Garlic, Minced

1 tsp Ground Cumin

2Tbsp Olive Oil

1 and 1/2 tsp Salt

2 Tbsp fresh Chopped Cilantro

In a nonstick skillet, cook Garlic and Cumin in Olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. Add Beans, Tomato Juice, and Salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving, stir in Cilantro.

Recipe Bio: Mom made this for one of our dinner get togethers and it was a BIG hit. It will be a staple since we LOVE Black Beans in our family.

Sweet Rice

Combine:
2 Cups Rice
4 cups of water
1/4 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup White Vinegar

Cook together in rice cooker until done. Delicious served with pork chops are any chicken dish.

Recipe Bio: Ana Santos, my cooking hero, taught me this recipe several years ago. It is a delicious way to jazz up your rice! Our family loves it!