Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients:
1 1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped fine
2 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
1 15 oz. can black beans, or about 2 cups of home-cooked black beans
1 cup broccoli florettes, chopped
1 cup tomato, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:
Sauté onions and garlic in vegetable oil for about 3 minutes.

Add broccoli, beans and rice. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli turns bright green.

Gently stir in tomato and cilantro. Sprinkle cheese over mixture and let melt.

Options:

Use frozen chopped broccoli or other vegetables like carrots, peas, green beans or cauliflower.
Use cheddar, parmesan or pepper jack cheese.

Makes 4 servings.

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Recipe submitted by: - Public Health of Seattle & King County: Reprinted with permission. http://www.metrokc.gov