Easy Rum-Flavored Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the carrots, celery, garlic, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the black beans, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup of parsley, and dark rum. Continue cooking until heated through. Serve over a bed of rice and garnish with 1 teaspoon of parsley.