Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 onions
  • 2 ears corn
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup long-grain rice (not converted)
  • 1 1/2 cups drained canned black beans
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Method

  • Mince garlic and finely chop enough onion to measure 1 cup.
  • Cut enough kernels from cob to measure 1 1/2 cups.
  • In a small heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, bring water to a boil with garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in rice and cook, covered, over low heat 15 minutes.
  • Stir in corn and cook, covered, 3 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is just tender.
  • Fluff mixture with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool completely.
  • Rinse and drain black beans.
  • Stir cilantro into rice with beans, lime juice, and season salt and pepper.