Black Beans and Rice with Cheese

Ingredients

• 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 
• 1 cup rice long-grain hot cooked
• 3  garlic cloves minced
• 0.3 teaspoon ground coriander 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 1 ounce cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.5 cup onion chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
• 0.5 cup bell pepper red chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
4. Add water and next 7 ingredients (through beans); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5. Place 1/4 cup rice on each of 4 plates; top with 1/2 cup bean mixture.
6. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.