Refried Bean and Pepper Loaf

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"You may use regular, lowfat, or vegetarian refried beans."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°; in a large skillet, heat the oil; cook the onion and bell peppers over medium heat for 4 minutes or until the vegetables are just softened.
2. Add in the garlic, jalapenos, chili powder, and cumin; stir in beans, rice, cilantro, and eggs.
3. Spoon mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan; bake 30 minutes, then sprinkle cheese over the top.
4. Continue to bake 25-30 minutes more, until the loaf is firm and the cheese is bubbly.
5. Let the loaf stand in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing to serve.