Rice with Black Beans

1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup instant white rice


In a large saucepan, cook and stir onion in oil until tender and translucent, but not brown. Add tomatoes, beans, oregano and garlic powder. Bring to boil. Stir in rice, return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cover.

Let mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving.