Spicy Black Bean Jambalaya

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup frozen onion
• 1/4 cup frozen bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 10 canned jalapeno slices (optional)
• 2 tablespoons salsa
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can black beans, drained not rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups brown rice (cooked) or 2 cups rice (cooked)
• shredded cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat.
• 2 add onions, bell peppers and spices and saute until soft.
• 3 add garlic and saute until you can smell the aroma.
• 4 add jalapenos if desired, salsa, hot sauce, black beans, water, and rice and mix well. turn heat up to high and let come to a boil.
• 5 once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to medium, cover, and let simmer for 8 - 10 minutes.
• 6 garnish with shredded cheese if desired.