Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice (1 cup raw)
  • 1 T. olive or canola oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 small zucchini or yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 can low-sodium black beans, drained
  • 1 can chopped/stewed tomatoes, or 3 fresh(chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  • While rice is cooking, chop vegetables and canned tomatoes. Saute onion and garlic in minimal amount of olive oil until soft. Add squash, and continue cooking until squash is done to your liking. Add remaining ingredients; mix well and heat through. Serve garnished with jalepeno slices, if you like.