1 roasted red bell pepper, finely chopped (see Notes)
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano leaves
2 tsp (10 ml) cumin seeds, coarsely crushed (see Notes)
1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 can (14 to 19 oz/398 to 540 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 cup (250 mL) dried black beans, cooked and drained (see Basic Beans)
½ cup (125 ml) vegetable stock
2 cups (500 ml) long grain rice
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tbsp (25 ml) freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
¼ cup (50 ml) finely chopped cilantro
4 green onions, white part only, finely chopped