Saute the onion and garlic in the oil in a saucepan over low to medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes.

Add the water and rice and bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until all the water has absorbed.

Add the black beans, cilantro and tomatoes and combine.

Cool and serve.

*If your baby doesn’t eat solids, you could easily puree this recipe.

*In this recipe I prefer organic canned tomatoes. Some little ones have texture issues, so it's much easier for babies to eat the soft canned version.