Black Beans and Rice

1.5 cups long grain white rice
5 oz mixed vegetables
1/2 onion, medium, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
1 tomato, medium, diced
1 lb pork loined trimmed and chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lite salt
4 oz cheddar cheese grated
mexican chili seasoning to taste
cumin to taste
cajun seasoning to taste
black pepper to taste
red pepper flakes to taste
balsamic vinegar to taste

cook rice al dente, while rice cooks, heat 1 tblsp oil and pinch red pepper in skillet. Add onions and garlic and cook till onions are tender, add mixed vegetables and stir over high heat till begining to brown slightly, add tomato, stir and remove from heat.

Add mixture to cooked rice, add seasonings, salt and beans, slightly drained, mix well.

In skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil and red pepper, add pork and cook till done. Add seasonings, vinegar and water, stiring well to loosen browned bits from pan and make a dark broth, add to rice. Mix all together and put in a greased baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350. Serve with sour cream and salsa

Serving Size: makes 8 1-cup sedrvings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CALLMETJ.