Cheesy Rice and Bean Skillet

🛒 Ingredients

• #the main ingredient:
• 200 grams of white rice/whole wheat, washed clean
• 250 grams of black beans/red beans, boiled until soft (you can use canned beans that have been drained)
• One onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• One red/green bell pepper, diced
• One tomato, roughly chopped
• 400 ml plain vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• #cheese flavor and seasoning ingredients:
• 50 grams of grated vegetable cheese + one tablespoon of nutritional yeast (for a rich cheese flavor)
• One teaspoon of sweet paprika powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, sliced avocado for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large heatproof pan, sauté the onion until soft, add the garlic and paprika, sauté until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the washed rice and stir well for 2 minutes. Add the seasoning powder and tomatoes and stir again.

3. 3

   Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to a boil then reduce the heat, cover the pan and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the water has reduced.

4. 4

   Add the boiled peanuts and half of the vegetable cheese, stir gently until evenly mixed and the cheese melts.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the remaining vegetable cheese on top, cover briefly until completely melted. Serve warm with cilantro and avocado slices. Your delicious meal is ready to be enjoyed!