Rice and Bean Pilaf

Rice and Black Bean Pilaf

2 teaspoons olive oil

cooking spray

3/4 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

14 oz vegetable broth

1 (15.5 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 cup shredded vegan cheese (optional)

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.

Add celery and onion; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add rice and next 6 ingredients; stir gently. Bring to boil; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add lime juice and mix gently.

Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

(this picture is from when I made it and I ate cheese- and believed that nothing could taste good without it but since then I have made it tons of times without cheese and its still equally delicious)