Cajun Beans and Rice

(Adapted from a recipe in New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant)

Ingredients:

• 2-15 oz. cans black beans, drained
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• Cooking spray
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1-14.5 oz. can stewed tomatoes
• Rice
• Lowfat sour cream or yogurt (optional)

Directions:

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Add olive oil and sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add carrots and continue to cook for 3 minutes. Add green pepper and sauté 5 minutes more.

Add spices, tomatoes (with juice), salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until all vegetables are tender. Add beans and warm about 10 minutes to combine all flavors.

Serve over rice. Garnish with sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

Makes 6 servings