Sassy Black Beans & Rice

The list of ingredients for this sassy black beans and rice recipe sound like a very strange combination.  However, you will be pleasantly surprised by how the flavors combine.  This is a great quick throw together kind of meal.  Homey and satisfying.

1 15 oz can black beans
1 4 oz can diced green chilis
2 tsp onion powder
1 tbs tomato paste
2 tbs molasses
1/2 tbs chili powder
1/2 tbs cider vinegar
1 tbs soy sauce
1/2 tbs sugar
1 lb diced ham
4 cups cooked rice

Place everything except the cooked rice into a skillet and bring to a boil.
Cover and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
Serve over the hot cooked rice.