In a saucepan, brown onion and garlic in oil. Add rice and green pepper, stirring to coat all ingredients.Add vegetable or tomato juice, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 15 min or until rice is cooked. Add corn and cook 2-3 min longer. Serve with cheese and a whole-wheat bun.

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1 red onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) vegetable oil 1/3 cups (80 mL) rice 1 green pepper, cubed 1 cup (250 mL) vegetable or tomato juice 1x19 oz (1x540 mL) can of stewed tomatoes 1x14 oz (1x398 mL) can of kidney beans 1/2 tsp. (3 mL) hot pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. (3 mL) chili powder Salt and pepper 7 oz (200 mL) can of corn