Rice Cooked In Black Bean Broth - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 white onion, finely diced
1 1/4 cups long grain brown rice (or white rice)
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon anise seed
2 cups black bean broth (from cooking black beans or broth plus water)
1 cup tomatoes, peeled, diced (fresh or canned)
salt
Garnishes
queso fresco
diced jalapeno chile
chopped cilantro
slivered scallion
chopped tomato
sour cream

Preparation

Heat the olive oil in a 3 quart saucepan.
Add the onion and saute over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes.
Add the rice, garlic, and anise and stir to coat the rice.
Cook until the rice is light gold, 3-4 minutes, then add the broth, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil.
Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is done, 18-25 minutes.
Turn into a serving dish and add desired garnishes. Enjoy!