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Black Beans with Bell Peppers & Rice

Name: Black Beans with Bell Peppers & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 each medium sweet yellow, orange and red pepper, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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6 servings

Updated: Aug. 13, 2023

My meat and potatoes husband goes for this cheesy, hearty black beans and rice recipe, and the kids gobble it up. For extra kick, add a splash of hot sauce. —Stephanie Lambert, Moseley, Virgina

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each medium sweet yellow, orange and red pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add beans, rice, cumin and oregano; heat through.
Stir in 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 347 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.

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