Black Beans And Rice With Cheese - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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