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Rio Grande Rice and Black Beans

6 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium-size green pepper, roasted and chopped
  • 1 medium-size red pepper, roasted and chopped
  • 1 8-3/4-ounce can whole-kernel corn, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar Cheese

Make it step by step

  1. Cook Onion in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice, beans, corn, peppers, green chiles, chili powder, oregano, salt and ground red pepper. Chill. Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with Cheese just before serving.

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