Easy Cheesy Red Beans And Rice

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 -2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced chili ready tomatoes (do not drain)
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (do not drain) or 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (do not drain)
• 4 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• sour cream (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 in large skillet heat oil on medium heat. add green peppers, onions and garlic. cook until tender.
• 2 add salt, pepper, bayleaf, diced tomatoes and beans. simmer 20 minutes on low.
• 3 remove bay leaf, mash about 1/2 of the beans and tomatoes.
• 4 add rice, stir until combined.
• 5 sprinkle on cheddar cheese, cover and allow to cook on low until cheese is melted.