Instructions: Coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, celery and green pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until tender.

Stir in drained beans and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently; set aside.

Combine water, rice, and turmeric in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

Remove rice

Serve black bean mixture over rice.

NOTES : I made it for dinner the other night and it was very good.

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