INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small red onion, chopped
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1 green pepper, chopped
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1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
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1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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pinch of cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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pinch of cayenne, or to taste
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 cup quick cook brown rice*
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1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained well
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
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1 to 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
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chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish