Black Beans and Rice With Cheese

This is a wonderful black bean dish. My husband and I enjoy this, especially when it's cold out. This is also good for you! Serve with chips and salsa for a complete meal

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  cup  chopped onion (1 medium onion)
• 1  cup  chopped red bell pepper (1 large)
• 6  garlic cloves, minced
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2  cups  hot cooked brown rice
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Prepare brown rice according to package directions.
2. While brown rice is cooking heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
4. lAdd garlic; cook 1 minute.
5. Add water and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
6. Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup rice in bowls and top with bean mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tbsp cheese.