Dirty Rice and Beans

 Dirty Rice and Beans

Sauté:
1 Tb. butter or oil
½ onion, chopped

Add:
1 cup rice
2 cups chicken broth or 2 bouillon and 2 cups water
2 tsp. southwest seasoning or 1 Tb. taco seasoning and ½ tsp. chili powder
¼ cup chopped tomato or ½ (14 oz.) can tomatoes (freeze the rest for later)

Boil and then reduce heat. You can eat the rice plain, or after 15 minutes add:
1 (14 oz.) can cooked beans (red or kidney), optional
½ cup frozen corn, optional

Serve with burritos, enchiladas, corn bread, etc. Dirty rice is a Southern specialty. This is a meatless variety.