Mmm-mmm-masala beans and rice

I've been writing a paper and I couldn't make it to the store. So this is what I threw together with what I had in the house, and it turned out pretty well.

Mmm-mmm-masala beans and rice

1-2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 c brown rice
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 c vegetable broth
1/3 c water
1 Tbsp masala powder
1/2 c raisins

Put olive oil in a large saute pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and soften for 2 minutes or so, until the onions are translucent. Add rice, black beans, broth, water, and masala powder, and stir. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Once a boil is reached, cover and turn the heat down to low. Let simmer for 35 minutes.

After the 35 minutes, add the raisins and stir, patting down flat after the raisins are mixed in well. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Uncover and turn off the heat. Stir to fluff and let sit for about 5 minutes. Eat up.

Picture later.

Much love,
M.E.