South of the Border Rice and Beans

Veggies, beans and cheese turn boring white rice into a dish filled with flavor.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  red pepper, diced
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can chicken broth
• 1  cup  uncooked rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
• 1  cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 oz.divided
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh cilantro
•  hot pepper sauce, optional

Directions

1. Preheat broiler, coat baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In skillet heat oil.
3. Add next 7 ingredients, cook, stirring until tender, 5-6 minutes.
4. Add broth and bring to boil, stir in rice.
5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed about 20 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in beans& 1/2 cup cheese.
7. Cover, let stand 5 minutes, then transfer to baking dish.
8. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
9. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with hot pepper sauce if desired.