Spicy Black Beans and Rice (Fusion)

Ingredients

• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, fresh and finely chopped
• 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 10 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Saute the onions in olive oil over medium heat until they begin to brown.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, serrano pepper, and turmeric. Saute for another minute.

3. 3

   Add the bell pepper, green onions, and tomatoes and stir.

4. 4

   Add the black beans, salt, tomato sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Simmer for half an hour over low heat.

5. 5

   Add the cilantro and serve over Basmati rice.