Mexicali Rice Saute'

1 c brown rice, uncooked (could use quinoa or couscous)

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 red onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp dry oregano

1-2 tsp chili powder (I used 2)

dash (or 3-4!!) hot sauce

chopped red pepper (can use a combination of any color)

1 15-ounce can black beans, drained

1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes

juice of 1 lime

salt and pepper to taste

6-8 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped

1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/3 c feta cheese (could use cheddar...but really, WHY??!!)

Cook rice according to package instructions. Heat oil in saute' pan; add onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, hot sauce and red pepper; saute' about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add black beans, tomatoes, juice of 1 lime, cilantro and spinach. Stir to wilt spinach and cilantro a bit; add rice and feta cheese.

Oh yeah...to all you vegetarians out there...THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!! Soooo good. If you ABSOLUTELY NEED some sort of "meat" in your meal....just add a sliced chicken breast to this. But then, hey, grill it, diagonally slice it and MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL!!