Black Bean and Rice Skillet

Heat the oil in a large skillet with a tight fitting lid over medium heat. Once it's hot, add the onion, peppers and corn kernels. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes until the onions and peppers begin to soften and the corn has some color on it.

Increase the heat up to med-high. Stir in the garlic, zucchini, diced tomatoes, drained beans and seasonings. Give it all a stir. Once the garlic and seasonings are fragrant, add the rice and stir it around for a minute to toast it a bit.

Pour in the vegetable broth and once it reaches a boil, place the lid on. Turn down the heat to med-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Then turn the heat off, but leave the lid on and let it sit for 5 more minutes.

After it sits, check it. The liquid should be pretty much absorbed. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and place the lid back on for another 2 or so minutes, until the cheese melts. Then serve it up.