SANTA FE RICE AND BEANS

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Provided by lori A

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 c cooked brown or white rice
2 can(s) petite diced tomatoes, unseasoned
1 can(s) black beans, canned
1 jalapeno peppers, diced and seeded (keep the seeds if you like it hot!)
1/2 large white onion, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper
fresh lime juice, optional
1/2 c mexican blend shredded cheese
1/2 c fat free or light sour cream
1 Tbsp olive oil
cilantro, fresh

Steps:

1. Four cups cooked rice, keep warm, set aside.
2. Add oil to fry pan set to medium. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent. Rinse black beans and set aside. Add bell peppers and jalapeños to pan and cook just until tender.
3. Add tomatoes to pan along with salt & pepper and cumin. Add black beans and warm through.
4. While fry pan mixture is warming through, spray a small microwave safe bowl with cooking spray and melt cheese on 50% power, for approximately 30 seconds, add sour cream and stir. Add a bit of water as needed to make the mixture more sauce-like.
5. Place rice on plate and top with bean & tomato mixture. Top with sour cream cheddar sauce. Garnish with cilantro and add a squirt of fresh lime juice if desired.