Spicy Bean, Rice & Cheese Skillet

This is a great quick go to recipe from Kraft. We will probably have this tonight with the way the day is going so far! It's healthy and filling, and can be altered to include whatever you want, zucchini, red or yellow bell peppers...
(photo from Kraft foods site)

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups chopped green peppers

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed

1-1/4 cups water

2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1 cup shredded reduced fat Colby & Monterey Jack cheese

COOK and stir green peppers and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium-high heat 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beans and water; mix well. Bring to boil.

STIR in rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

STIR in cilantro; top with cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.