Amy’s Spicy Beans and Rice

     

This is a fast, easy and yummy vegetarian dinner, or you can add chicken or sausage if you miss the meat!

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

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

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    40 mins

  • READY IN

    45 mins

Directions

  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.

Nutrition

Calories: 96 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11.2 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Fat: 4.3 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 3.7 g
Sodium: 114 mg

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