Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1/2 medium onion, chopped
 * 2-3 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped fine
 * 2 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
 * 1 15 oz. can black beans, or about 2 cups of home-cooked black beans
 * 1 cup broccoli florettes, chopped
 * 1 cup tomato, chopped
 * 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
 * 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Sauté onions and garlic in vegetable oil for about 3 minutes.
 * 2) Add broccoli, beans and rice. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli turns bright green.
 * 3) Gently stir in tomato and cilantro.
 * 4) Sprinkle cheese over mixture and let melt.

Serves: 4

Contributed by

 * Black Beans and Rice from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource