Brazilian Vegetable Feijoada

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup brown rice
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 medium green pepper
• 1 small hot pepper (like fresno)
• 1 large tomato
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• ¼ cup cilantro
• 1 cup veggie broth
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• none salt and pepper to taste