Caribbean Casserole

 Ingredients:

• 1 onion (medium, chopped)
• 1/2 green pepper (diced)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable, olive or canola oil)
• 1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes
• 1  16-ounce can black beans or beans of your choice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 cup brown rice (instant, uncooked)

 Directions:

1. Sauté onion and green pepper in canola oil, in a large pan until soft. Do not brown.
2. Add tomatoes and beans (include liquid from both). Add oregano and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
3. Stir in rice, and cover with a lid.
4. Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.

 Cut Down on Choking:

For kids 2-4 years old, serve food in the following way:

• Take the beans out of the portion you serve the children. Whole beans are choking hazards.

*Picture from Pinterest.com