Maddys Black Beans And Rice With Cheese Recipes

BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare brown rice according to package directions.
• While brown rice is cooking heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• lAdd garlic; cook 1 minute.
• Add water and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup rice in bowls and top with bean mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tbsp cheese.

CHEESY BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; add the beans. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat., In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the rice mixture, cheese and tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Layer with remaining rice mixture and tomato mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

MADDY'S BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook the white rice, following package directions.
• 2. Lightly coat a small baking dish with the oil.
• 3. Spread the rice over the bottom of the baking dish evenly.
• 4. Spread the canned beans (do not drain) evenly over the rice.
• 5. Cover the beans evenly with the shredded cheddar cheese.
• 6. Bake until the cheese on top is melted. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh or dried cilantro.