Rice and Beans

So, it's been awhile but I am happy to say that we are injury-free and have a happy, healthy 7 week old baby boy.  And ready get back to more cooking and posting.  Right after I delievered G, a friend of mine made this rice and beans dish and it's fanastic.  I have made it a lot and I do mean A LOT since she gave me the recipe.  I like taking it on picnics right now and eating it with chips but it's also good as a filling to tacos.  I like to make it and let it sit overnight, I think it tastes even better the second day!

Rice and Beans
from Andrea

2 cups of cooked long grain rice (I used Jasmati that I cooked on the stovetop and let it steam in the pot)
2 cups of drained black beans (I used dried beans and cooked on the stovetop)
1 1/2 cups fresh finely chopped cilantro (about an entire bunch)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (or less depending on your taste)
1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons of salt and pepper (or more depending on your taste)
2 cloves garlic

Directions:

1.  Mix together rice, beans, cilantro, and red onion in large bowl.
2.  For the dressing, mix together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic cloves in a dressing mixer and mix throughly.  Pour over rice and beans mixture.

ENJOY!!!