Shrimp with Black Beans and Rice

Last Thursday we had leftovers

Friday I made our Friday night stand by, Gouda Salad Pizza YUM!

Saturday we were in Chicago for our anniversary and ate at an amazing Asian fusion restaurant called Sunda. We had sushi - outstanding~

Sunday - leftovers

Last night I had book club, so no cooking for me!

Tonight my neighbor Ann is coming over for dinner. Her husband is traveling on business for 2 weeks . . . besides we need to catch up. We're having Shrimp with Black Beans and Rice with a salad. This is also good without the shrimp.

Shrimp with Black Beans and Rice

 

1 lb. raw, peeled shrimp

2-3 cloves garlic minced

½ c. chopped onion

1 t. cumin

1 t. chili powder

16 oz. can whole tomatoes, chopped and undrained

1 can black beans, drained

Salt and pepper

Rice

Chopped green onions

Cilantro chopped

 

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is clear.  Add shrimp and saute about 5 minutes or less.  Add cumin, chili powder, tomatoes and black beans. Heat through. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice and top with green onions and cilantro.

 

Serves 3