The Broke Man's Dinner

Rice and beans. If you've ever been in a tight spot financially you have probably been told you should eat more rice and beans. I once ate this for dinner every night for a week. Last summer, while I was in Spain, Chris asked what he could make for $5 and still have leftovers. I told him my special rice and beans recipe. He liked it so much he started making it all the time while I was away. You can eat it as is, or in a burrito, or with chicken on top.

Tonight, we chose to eat it in burritos. 

Rice & Beans:

What You Need: 

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1 can black beans
• 1 cup salsa
• 3 tbsp chili powder

The Process:

1. Cook the rice according to the packaging. To make it a quick meal, use instant brown rice. 
2. In a pan mix the rice, beans, salsa, and chili powder. Let simmer until the mixture is warm.