Name: Pinto Beans and Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 oz can of tomato sauce; 1 red bell pepper (cored, seeded and quartered); 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup diced tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish (optional); 15 ounce can pinto beans (drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup chicken stock or vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 cup pico de gallo for garnish (optional)