Ingredients
2½tbspolive oil
2tbsplime juice
1tsplime zest
¼cupfresh cilantro,finely chopped
½tspground cumin
1½tspgarlic,1 large clove, minced
2½cupsleftover brown rice,cooked, chilled
14½ozblack beans,(1 can) , rinsed and drained well
2mediumroma tomatoes,chopped
¾cupbell pepper,(green or orange), chopped
1smalljalapeno,seeded and minced
1cupfrozen corn,thawed according to package instructions
½cupred onion,chopped, rinsed under cold water to remove harsh bite and drained well
1avocado,diced, optional
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
In a small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, cumin and garlic.
To a large bowl add brown rice, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeno, corn, red onion and avocado.
Pour lime mixture over ingredients rice mixture and toss to evenly coat while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
