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