Baião de Dois (Rice and Beans with Cheese and Sausage)

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked rice
• 2 cups Cooked pinto beans (or black-eyed peas)
• 0.5 lb Queijo Coalho (or Halloumi), cubed
• 0.5 lb Smoked sausage (linguica or chorizo), sliced
• 0.5 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 each Bell pepper (green), chopped
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil

Instructions

1. 1Heat the butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2Sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Add the cooked rice and beans to the skillet and stir to combine.
5. 5Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6Add the cubed queijo coalho (or halloumi) and stir until the cheese begins to soften and melt slightly.
7. 7Stir in the cilantro and serve hot.

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