Best 3 Baja Black Beans Corn And Rice Recipes

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Baja black beans, corn, and rice is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a popular dish in Mexican cuisine and can be easily made at home with a few simple ingredients. The combination of black beans, corn, and rice provides a hearty and satisfying meal that is packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. The dish is also customizable, allowing you to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to your own preferences. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at your table, then baja black beans, corn, and rice is an excellent choice.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BAJA BLACK BEANS, CORN AND RICE



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

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
4 fresh tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 dashes hot sauce

Steps:

  • 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 396.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 203, Carbohydrate 78, Fiber 11, Sugar 6.1, Protein 12.4

BLACK BEANS, CORN, AND YELLOW RICE



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I put this together with what I had in my pantry. It makes a lot and is quite inexpensive. Serve with tortilla chips or as a filling for flour tortillas. It's even better the next day.

Provided by tahoegirl

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package yellow rice mix
1 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Bring the rice, water, and olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Mix together the beans, corn, lime juice, and cumin in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked rice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 195.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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The perfect meal! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Daisy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 ½ cups canned black beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • The type of rice used in this recipe is not specified, so feel to use your favorite kind. However, for a more authentic Mexican flavor, use a medium-grain rice, such as jasmine rice or basmati rice.
  • If you don't have any fresh corn on the cob, you can use frozen corn kernels instead. Just thaw them before using.
  • To make the black beans from scratch, you'll need to soak them overnight in water. Then, drain the beans and rinse them before cooking them in a pot with water, onion, garlic, and spices.
  • If you're short on time, you can use canned black beans instead of dried beans. Just rinse them before using.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this recipe, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots.
  • Serve this dish with your favorite Mexican toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

This Baja Black Beans, Corn, and Rice recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and is a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. Plus, it's a vegetarian dish that can be easily made vegan by omitting the cheese. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty Mexican meal, give this recipe a try!

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