Mexican RICE Recipe

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 jalapeno, minced
• 1 1/4 cup brown rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 (4 oz) can green chiles
• 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups picante sauce or salsa
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar
• 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 avocado, diced

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