Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked brown or white aromatic rice, such as Popcorn, Basmati, or Jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup diced purple onion
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Creole or Cajun seasoning to taste
- 2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Black Beans
- 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425ºF degrees. Spray an 8-x-8-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray, and set aside.
- Combine all ingredients except the black beans and corn in a large mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly. Then gently fold in the black beans and the corn, taking care not to mash them.
- Pour mixture into baking dish, and bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Serve hot or at room temperature as a standalone dish, or as a side dish to grilled meat, poultry, or seafood. Also makes a great taco filling!
*Note: Learn how to cook beans in advance, for use in recipes.