Black Beans and Rice

Source: Kelly Minter "No Other Gods"

Prep/Cook Time: 1 hour

Preheat Oven to: 325*

4 cans Black Beans

1 tsp olive oil

1/2 Yellow Onion, diced

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 bunch cilantro, chopped

8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

2 cups brown rice

2 avacados

salsa

sour cream

1 bag Tostitos Scoops

Prepare brown rice according to package instructions.

Heat black beans (without draining) in a pot over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Warm olive oil in a saute pan, add onion, cilantro, and garlic and saute until onions are soft.

After the beans have heated for 20 minutes, stir in the sauteed ingredients.

Add bean mixture to a 13x9 pan and add 2/3 of the shredded cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes @ 325*.

Serve black bean entree over the brown rice, serve with chips. Use avacado, salsa, remaining shredded cheese and sour cream as topping.

Enjoy!!