SPICY BEANS AND RICE

SPICY BEANS AND RICE

Black, red or pinto beans are baked with
Jalapeno Chile peppers and spices

1-1/2 cups water
½ cup uncooked brown rice
2 (15-oz) cans black beans, undrained
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tsp ground cumin, or to taste
1 tbsp chili powder, or to taste
black pepper to taste
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 fresh green onions, chopped
½ (2-oz) can sliced black olives, drained

Preheat oven to 350^.
In a saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, pour beans into a 2-qt. casserole. Sprinkle with jalapenos, cumin, chili powder and black pepper.

Bake in a preheated over for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions and olives. Bake for 5-19 minutes more.

Serve beans over cooked rice.

Yield: 6 servings.