Tasty Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice or 1 cup white rice, cooked according to package directions, and kept warm
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 green pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely minced
2 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 -2 medium zucchini, diced or coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce or 1 cup mild salsa
1 (16 ounce) can beans, drained (kidney, black,garbanzo etc.)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
salt
fresh ground pepper
shredded cheddar cheese
hot sauce (optional)

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat the oil, add the onion, green pepper and garlic; saute till softened.
Add the tomatoes, zucchini, oregano,and rosemary.
Cover the skllet and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Add the beans, green chilies, and picante sauce to taste.
Simmer the mixture stirring occasionally until it's heated through.
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
To serve, spoon the veggie-bean mixture over the hot rice; sprinkle with cheese, and hot sauce if desired.