Yield 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain brown rice
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube 2 cups water
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 2/3 cup diced peeled avocado (about 1 medium)
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup ( 1 ½ ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives
• 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation: Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes. Stir in beans; cook 10 minutes or until rice is done. Place rice mixture in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients, tossing gently to combine.