Spanish Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• 2.5 tablespoons avocado oil (or preferred oil)
• 1 medium onion (, diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 2 cups long-grain rice ((I used jasmine))
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads ((*optional))
• 1/2 cup white wine ((*optional))
• 3 cups vegetable broth (, reduced-sodium if preferred)
• 1 1/2 cups salsa (, mild or medium heat (see note for sub))
• 1 (15-ounce) Can kidney beans (, drained and rinsed)
• 1/3 cup green olives (, sliced (*optional))
• Salt and pepper (, to taste)
• Fresh parsley ( for garnish, chopped (*optional))

Nutrition (per serving)