South Of The Border Rice And Beans - cooking recipe

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 1/2 ounce) 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

Preparation

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