Ingredients

  • Seasoned Rice
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
  • Bean Mixture
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans black beans
  • 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans
  • 4 cups frozen sweet corn
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 red onion, minced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 limes, juice of

Method

  • Combine rice, water and seasonings in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until tender. All the water might not be evaporated. Don't worry about this.
  • Remove from heat, and cool.
  • Place black beans and pinto beans into a colander or strainer, and rinse.
  • Transfer to a large bowl. Add corn, onion, spices and salsa, and toss to mix.
  • Mix in rice and cheese.
  • Fill quart-sized freezer bags with 3 cups of this mixture. That works best for our family of 5. Freeze.
  • Defrost and heat through before filling tacos or burritos. 1/2 cup serving per taco-sized tortilla works very well. Serve with sour cream and/or salsa, and fresh cilantro.