Amy'S Spicy Beans And Rice

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 fresh green onions, chopped
• 1/2 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, pour beans into a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with jalapenos, cumin, chili powder and black pepper.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions and olives. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.
5. Serve beans over cooked rice.

water, brown rice, black beans, jalapeno peppers, ground cumin, chili powder, black pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, fresh green onions, black olives

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/25279/amys-spicy-beans-and-rice/ (may not work)