Baja Black Beans, Corn and Rice

Yield: 6 servings

A south of the border blend of textures and flavors. Serve hot as a main dish or side dish with grilled meat or chicken.

Ingredients

6 cups (1.2kg) brown rice, cooked

1 2/3 cups (425g) black beans, (one 15-ounce can), rinsed and drained

1 2/3 cups (425g) corn, (one 15-ounce can), drained

4 fresh tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup (90g) red onion, chopped

1/2 cup (20g) cilantro, chopped

1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and diced

2 Tbsp (30mL) fresh lime juice

1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil

1/2 tsp (3g) salt

1/4 tsp (1g) freshly ground black pepper

2 dashs hot sauce

Directions

Cook brown rice.

In a medium bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.

To serve, place a scoop of hot rice in a bowl or on a plate, top with a generous scoop of the black bean mixture. Stir together before eating.

Nutrition Facts
Calories: 499
Total Fat: 6g
% Calories from fat: 10%
Protein: 19g
Carbohydrate: 96g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 2193mg