Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 14 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/2 whole onion, sliced
  • 1 whole green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 whole red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 whole yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 whole tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cook 1 cup rice according to package directions, about 50 minutes.
  • In 2 TB olive oil, saute peppers, garlic and onion until onion is soft but not brown.
  • Add tomatoes and mushrooms and seasonings, and steam, covered for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add rinsed beans to cooked rice, and line the casserole dish with the bean and rice mixture.
  • Add the sauteed vegetables to the top of this, and top all with cheeses.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, or until cheeses are melted.