Really Fast and Tasty Rice and Beans

*Chef's note: I made this recipe up right after being married out of sheer desperation and it has served me well since. It makes enough for dinner and 1 or 2 days of lunch each.*

Prep: 2 minutes
cook: 20 minutes
Makes 6 main dish servings

2 cups white or brown rice (this would be a killer good-for-you meal with brown rice)
1 can black beans, undrained
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis, undrained (we like Western Family brand)*
grated cheese

*note: if you can't find these specific diced tomatoes, just buy 4 oz. hot diced chilis or jalepenos--making sure this will provide spice. I once got chilis sans spice and they tasted and smelled like diapers-- use 1 1/2 tsp if it's hot and this will be plenty spicy. Add more or less to taste.*

Cook the rice according to the directions on the package, or if you're lazy like me, use a rice cooker. Dump the undrained tomatoes and beans together in a saucepan and boil and stir uncovered for about 15 minutes. The "sauce" should have thickened up a little.

Once done, dish out rice and top with beans and tomatoes combo and grated cheese to taste.