Romano Rice And Beans


This is a quick and easy dish for a busy weeknight meal. serve with a crisp side salad, corn bread, green onion and jalapeno peppers for a complete vegetarian meal. i usually cook brown rice and freeze in 2 to 2 1/2 cup bags for later use. if your rice is frozen just pop it into the microwave for a minute or 2 and then add to the bean mixture.

Steps


Saut the garlic , onion , carrot , bell pepper and celery in oil until tender.
Add the chopped cilantro , basil and oregano.
Stir in tomatoes and drained beans.
Add cooked rice and parmesan cheese tossing all together.
Heat through , adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Ingredients


garlic cloves, onion, carrots, bell pepper, celery rib, olive oil, fresh cilantro, dried basil, dried oregano, canned tomatoes, black beans, cooked brown rice, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper