Southwest Rice and Beans

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice (I use brown)
  • 2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed if canned
  • 1 cup corn
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 1-2 teaspoons cumin
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, mix rice, beans, corn, salsa, and cumin. Scoop into a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese, if using. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and rice is warmed through. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro or a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Serve as a side dish, or spoon into warmed tortillas and eat burrito-style.
Freezing Directions:

In a bowl, mix rice, beans, corn, salsa, and cumin. Scoop into a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese, if using. Cover with foil and freeze. To serve: Bake from frozen at 350 for 1 hour or until cheese is melted and rice is warmed through. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro or a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Serve as a side dish, or spoon into warmed tortillas and eat burrito-style.