Cafe Rio Black Beans

From Morgan...

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/3 cup tomato juice

1 1/2 tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil turn the heat down and simmer 10 minutes.

Cafe Rio Rice

From Angie...

1 cup rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 tbsp. lime juice

1 tbsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp. dried onion

Pinch of salt

Bring to a boil, cover and cook 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat and add:

1 cup chopped cilantro

1 tbsp. lime juice

1 small can green enchilada sauce

Stir and Serve.

Cilantro Lime Rice

From Morgan...

1 cup uncooked rice (long-grain, white rice)

1 tsp. butter or margarine

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

1 can (15 oz) chicken broth

1 cup water

1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

2 tsp. sugar

2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro

In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 tsp. lime, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.