1 cup medium grain white rice
2 cups water or broth
1 lime juice & grated peel
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves large garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tomato diced
1 can pinto or black beans drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic & saute for one minute. Add rice and stir for 2 more minutes. Add water/broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook about 15 minutes then add beans. Simmer about 5 more minutes, or till rice is tender and beans are hot; then let stand covered for 5 minutes. Add cilantro, parsley, tomato & lime peel and juice. Stir. Transfer to serving dish and top with grated cheese.