Cannellini Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic peeled, but left whole
• 4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 chicken, beef or vegetable bouillon cube
• 1 cup boiling water
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 15 -ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• Salt, to taste
• Extra-virgin olive oil, to taste
• Freshly grated Parmesan, to taste