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Amy's Spicy Beans and Rice
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is a fast, easy and yummy vegetarian dinner, or you can add chicken or sausage if you miss the meat!
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
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com