Zingy Black Beans & Rice

• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 -4 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 34 cup carrot, shredded
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 3 tablespoons dry dried garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, more if you wish
• 12 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups cooked white rice or 2 cups brown rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, well rinsed and well drained

1. Mix all ingredients except rice & beans, mix so ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Stir in the beans and rice.
3. Place the ingredients into a casserole dish, cover and bake in a 350F for 30 minutes.
4. Remove cover and bake a further 15 minutes.
5. Serve.

onion, carrot, fresh cilantro, parsley flakes, garlic, cumin, coriander, chili powder, tomato sauce, white rice, black beans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zingy-black-beans-rice-70132 (may not work)