Spicy rice & beans

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
2Garlic cloves;minced
1Onion;chopped
1cupRice, brown, long grained
1teaspoonCumin;ground
2cupsVegetable stock; nonvegetarians can use chicken stock
1cupSalsa;mild, chunky
1canBeans;19 oz/540ml; rinsed & drained
cupCorn kernels Salt
¼teaspoonPepper
1canTomatoes; 19 oz/540 ml; stewed, undrained Mexican Spiced are best but not necessary
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Directions

In large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute garlic and onion for 3 to 5 minutes or till softened. Stir in rice and cumin; cook, stiriing, for 1 minute. Add stock, salsa, beans, corn kernels, salt and pepper. Bake, covered in 350F oven for 45 minutes or till rice is tender (a little liquid will remain).

Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes, pour over rice. Cook for 10 minutes;pour over rice. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or till tomatoes are heated through. (Ca be refrigerated, covered up to SOURCE: Marion Kane (former food editor of Toronto Sun, present editor of Toronto Star), published in Canadian Living magazine