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Baja Black Beans, Corn, and Rice

Ingredients

• 6 cups brown rice, cooked

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

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

• 4 fresh tomatoes, diced

• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped

• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

• 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and diced

• 2 Tbs fresh lime juice

• 1 Tbs olive oil

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 2 dashes hot sauce

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

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.