Five Ingredient Mexican Brown Rice

Rice is a major staple in a lot of Mexican dishes and this will make a quick, easy and delicious side dish to any Mexican feast you prepare.

Total Time: 15 Minutes (Prep - 5 Minutes / Cook - 10 Minutes)

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups frozen or fresh corn

• 1 (15oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 3 cups whole grain brown rice

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 cup salsa

Instructions

1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn and black beans and cook until corn is tender, about 3 minutes.

2. Add rice and chili powder and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly about 3 minutes.

3. Stir in salsa and cook until everything is combined and warmed through, about 2 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes.

Tips

* The best rice for this dish is Minute Ready to Serve rice or a quick cooking rice product. However, you can also use leftover brown rice and warm it up.

* You can garnish the rice with cilantro or avocado.