Black Bean and Rice Skillet

Instructions

1. Add a little oil to a large frypan and saute the onion and sweet pepper over medium heat until softened.
2. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered, until the rice is done. It takes about 20 minutes for white rice—if you use brown rice it would take about 40 minutes.
3. Serve without the bay leaf and with sprinkled cheese on top.