Brown Rice with Corn and Beans

This kid-approved recipe filled with whole grains, veggies and beans is flavorful, filling and perfect for any meal.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Makes: 3 cups

Ingredients

1 cup low-sodium broth (any type; see Notes)

1 package (1.25 ounce) taco seasoning or ¼ teaspoon each chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin and oregano

1 cup instant brown rice

⅓ cup salsa (try Food Hero's Salsa Roja or Salsa Verde)

½ cup corn (frozen or canned, drained and rinsed)

½ cup black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)

Wash hands with soap and water.
Bring the vegetable broth and seasonings to boil in a medium saucepan.
Add the rice, salsa, corn and beans. Turn heat to low, cover saucepan and let cook without stirring for 10 minutes.
Gently stir before serving.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

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Broth can be made at home, purchased in a can or box, or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth, use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
Substitute 1 ⅓ cups of Farmers Market Salsa for the last three ingredients.
Try adding cilantro on top for more flavor.

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