Ingredients

  • 30 ounces black beans, undrained, divided (two 15 ounce cans)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2/3 ounce Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix (one envelope)
  • 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
  • sour cream (optional)
  • red pepper, chopped (optional)
  • cilantro, chopped (optional)

Method

  • Place 1 1/2 can of beans in a blender; cover.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a large saucepan.
  • Add remaining beans, the water, onions and salad dressing mix; stir until well blended.
  • Bring to boil on medium-high heat.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • If desired, garnish with sour cream, chopped red peppers and/or cilantro.