1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4Add the thinly sliced bell peppers and thinly sliced medium yellow onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned in spots.
5Add the thinly sliced bell peppers and thinly sliced medium yellow onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned in spots.
6Add the thinly sliced bell peppers and thinly sliced medium yellow onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned in spots.
7Add the tomato paste, minced garlic, taco seasoning, and cumin to the skillet and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the veggies are coated in the tomato paste.
8Add the tomato paste, minced garlic, taco seasoning, and cumin to the skillet and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the veggies are coated in the tomato paste.
9Add the tomato paste, minced garlic, taco seasoning, and cumin to the skillet and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the veggies are coated in the tomato paste.
10Add the uncooked long-grain white rice, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes.
11Add the uncooked long-grain white rice, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes.
12Add the uncooked long-grain white rice, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes.
13Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
14Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
15Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
16Stir in the drained & rinsed black beans and 1/2 cup of the shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese and cook another couple of minutes until warmed through.
17Stir in the drained & rinsed black beans and 1/2 cup of the shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese and cook another couple of minutes until warmed through.
18Stir in the drained & rinsed black beans and 1/2 cup of the shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese and cook another couple of minutes until warmed through.
19Taste and add salt if needed (about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt).
20Taste and add salt if needed (about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt).
21Taste and add salt if needed (about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt).
22Cover with the other 1/2 cup of shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese and broil on high for 2-3 minutes, just until melted.
23Cover with the other 1/2 cup of shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese and broil on high for 2-3 minutes, just until melted.
24Cover with the other 1/2 cup of shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese and broil on high for 2-3 minutes, just until melted.
25Top with cilantro, chopped avocado and green onions for garnish.
26Top with cilantro, chopped avocado and green onions for garnish.
27Top with cilantro, chopped avocado and green onions for garnish.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
0.5 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
0.5 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
0.5 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2.5 cups vegetable broth
2.5 cups vegetable broth
2.5 cups vegetable broth
1 (13.5) oz can diced tomatoes
1 (13.5) oz can diced tomatoes
1 (13.5) oz can diced tomatoes
1 (13.5 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (13.5 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (13.5 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 cup shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese
green onion
green onion
green onion
chopped cilantro, to garnish
chopped cilantro, to garnish
chopped cilantro, to garnish
0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
chopped avocado
chopped avocado
chopped avocado
Equipment
large skillet
Tips
You can substitute black beans with any beans you have in the pantry.