Caribbean Rice and Beans

Description

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4½ cups drained cooked beans (any color)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• ½ cup dry white wine
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
• 4 cups hot cooked rice

Procedures

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil and butter until onion is tender.
2. Stir in beans, tomato, wine, chili powder, cloves, salt and pepper; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
3. Stir in cilantro. Serve over hot rice.