Black Beans & Rice With Cheese

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 cup chopped green onion
• 12 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 cup chopped cilantro, fresh
• lime zest, of 1 lime
• lime juice, of 1 lime
• 12 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon ground paprika
• 12 teaspoon dried oregano
• 14 teaspoon onion powder
• 14 teaspoon ground red pepper
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup hot cooked long-grain rice or 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 14 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
4. Add water and next 11 ingredients (through beans); bring to a boil.
5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
6. Place 1/4 cup rice on each of 4 plates; top with 1/2 cup bean mixture.
7. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
8. (serving size: 1/4 cup rice, 1/2 cup bean mixture, and 1 tablespoon cheese).

olive oil, green onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, water, chili powder, salt, ground paprika, oregano, onion powder, ground red pepper, black pepper, black beans, hot cooked longgrain rice, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/black-beans-rice-with-cheese-194122 (may not work)