Roman Rice and Beans

This is one of the first vegetarian recipes I tried. If you don't use the cheese or use an alternative, its vegan.

Roman Rice and Beans
from Diet for a Small Planet by Frances Moore Lappe
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large onion, chopped
1 to 2 carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery or 1 green pepper chopped
2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 to 3 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoon oregano
2 to 3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked kidney beans (3/4 uncooked)
cups cooked brown rice (or white rice)
1/2 cup or more grated parmesan cheese
Heat oil and saute garlic, onion, carrots, celery, parsley, and dried herbs until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper, and beans. Combine rice and Parmesan cheese. Add bean mixture to rice mixture. Garnish with more fresh parsley and grated cheese.