Black Bean Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
• 2 c. loose-packed frozen vegetables
• 3/4 c. instant brown rice
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme or dill weed, crushed
• several dashes Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds
• 1/2 c. shredded low-fat cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar)
• 1 (10 oz.) can reduced sodium tomato soup (condensed)