Didn't even add the cheese. Used a frozen pack of peppers and onions for the veggies, and it worked out PERFECTLY. Cooked the rice separately and added it at the end, and it just came out amazing. The hubby and I were trying to force ourselves to leave leftovers for lunches tomorrow, and had an extremely hard time of it cause we wanted thirds. :D JUST enough spice. So good. Definitely getting added to the regular rotation.