Romano Rice And Beans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 -3 carrots, scrubbed and chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large celery rib, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 -3 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can dice cut canned tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 -2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 sauté the garlic, onion, carrot, bell pepper and celery in oil until tender.
• 2 add the chopped cilantro, basil and oregano.
• 3 stir in tomatoes and drained beans; add cooked rice and parmesan cheese tossing all together.
• 4 heat through, adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 garnish with additional cilantro if desired.