Put black beans into the bottom of a jar. Combine spices in a zip-type bag. Put rice in a zip-type bag.
Attached the following instructions on a gift tag:
Wash beans. Put in pot with contents of seasoning bag. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and cover beans with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until very well done (about 2 hours). Beans should be very soft.
Add water as needed to keep beans from sticking. There should be some liquid left on beans when done.
To cook rice, put 3 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt into a pot and when it boils, add rice. Lower heat, cover and steam for 20 minutes.
Serve about 1/2 cup rice in bowl, and ladle beans over the top. Sprinkle with minced cilantro, finely chopped green onion, and a squeeze of lime juice.
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