Rice With Black Beans and Cheese

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"You can use cooked frozen or cooked fresh corn or in place of the canned, also adjust the spice amounts to taste. This makes a good vegetarian dish if you substitute vegetable broth or water for the chicken broth. This will feed 3-4 people but can easily be doubled if desired."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 3 -6 tablespoons oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 2 -4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pinch coriander
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (12 ounce) can corn niblets
• 4 cups hot cooked rice, divided (can use more rice)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, divided (or to taste)

directions

1. Prepare four bowls or plates.
2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add in onion, red bell pepper and dried chili flakes; cook for 5 minutes adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking.
4. Add in the chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, pinch coriander, drained black beans and corn; bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper; reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes (adjusting all the spices to taste).
5. Place 1 cup of rice (or more) in each of the four bowls or plates, then divide and top with the bean mixture, then sprinkle with about 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
6. Delicious!