Baja Black Beans, Corn and Rice

Reviews

• "I am going to be making this all summer! I had it with some grilled chicken, and the next morning with scrambled eggs and some aged cheddar. It would also be great over a salad. The only change I made was to use canned tomatoes, and only because the ones at the store didn't look so nice. Thanks - very refreshing!"

  By Pippy on March 16, 2003 | 45116

• "Barb, This was Oh So Goooood. it Tasted Somewhat like the Southwestern Rice dish at Taco Belle That I love so much.I won't buy fresh tomatoes at the store during the winter,so I drained a can of Diced tomatoes with green chilies and used that,so then I eliminated the Jalapeno,because the tomatoes are already HOT.I also cooked a couple of diced up chicken breasts with some cumin.I put the chicken on top after all else was assembled.There was a little left over after my husband got finished,(he had 2 big helpings)and he said "Don't throw that out I'll have some more later" I really think he too liked it.Ha Thanks for a GREAT recipe. Darlene Summers "

  By Darlene Summers on March 18, 2003 | 45437

• "I made this with a few additions, but I'm sure it's just as delicious made as listed. I added 2 fully cooked chicken breasts and 1/2 teaspoon cumin (for some heat). Instead of fresh tomatoes, I used 2 cans of diced w/ green chiles and omitted the jalapenos listed. I ate this several days for lunch at work heated in the micro and enjoyed it so much topped w/ a small scoop of lite sour cream. I will make this often! Yum!"

  By DuChick on September 04, 2010 | 1144191

• "This is a great recipe that can be easily altered to what you have on hand. The first time I made it I had no black beans, and used garbanzos instead....great. Yesterday I added some diced nectarines and omitted the rice, and served it to guests as a salsa. They all raved. Thanks for the nice recipe."

  By Evil Eva on July 29, 2010 | 1135704

• "This is fantastic! I didn't realize at first that this is a cold topping over hot rice - in my haste I just assumed it was all hot. I hesitated, but absolutely love it. I mixed the leftovers together and will have a Mexican rice salad for lunch tomorrow. The changes I made were to use a drained can of petite diced tomatoes, 1 cup of frozen corn instead of the canned, and threw some chopped avocado on top. A new staple in our house, especially for summer. Thanks Barb!"

  By Linorama on November 12, 2003 | 75223

• "WAY yummy! I could eat a whole lot of this. I omitted the oil and didn't miss it a bit. I had to use the Rotel option for the tomatoes and jalapenos, and I'm sure the fresh tomatoes would be a knock-out, but we were happy. I used about 7 packets of True Lime instead of the fresh juice."

  By Dawna E. on June 04, 2011 | 1224099

• "This is a great recipe!! I did things a little different and roasted my corn on the cob, tomatoes, japalenos, and garlic in a dry cast iron pan. I also didn't make the rice yet. This makes a great salsa with corn chips. I added some extra spices for our liking such as chili powder, smoked paprika, ground chipotle powder, and some red wine vinegar. I also added a few more jalapenos. Great recipe!!"

  By bebeboy03 on July 10, 2010 | 1128976

• "We loved this. I made it as a side dish with chicken breasts, but it could easily be a meal on its own. Didn't use cilantro because we don't like it and cut back on the jalapenos cause we're wimps! This will be a summer standard."

  By SuzieQue on May 18, 2003 | 52744

• "barb, this was great! i added a tsp of cumin in the dressing and the flavor was super. served this with a mexican casserole dish, quite tasty"

  By chia on March 22, 2003 | 45871

• "Another 5 star review. Thank you so much for posting this Barb Gertz. I recently decided to try a vegan diet and tonight I just couldn't decide what to have for dinner. I almost gave up and ate wrong. Then I stumbled upon food.com and this was the first recipe I found. I made it exactly as posted except I used canned tomatoes (winter) and doubled it. I am looking forward to the leftovers."

  By GinaXOXO on December 02, 2011 | 1269614

• "This was really, really good. I served it as a side to go with fajitas. At first, I thought it needed a little more kick...I think it just needed a little more salt. As leftovers, I mixed the rice in, added a little shredded cheese and a dab of sour cream....yum. Reminds me a lot of the veggie burrito bowl at Chipotle."

  By Clarely on September 12, 2010 | 1146195

• "Very light and healthy. Next time I think I'll add some more spices or jalepeno's. It needs some more flavor. Would serve as a side dish/salsa (without the rice) instead of a main dish."

  By Melemo on July 06, 2010 | 1127723

• "This rice is delish! I didn't add the onions because the kids don't like them. I will make this again for sure!"

  By *Petunia* on March 15, 2004 | 93353

• "Really enjoyed this one, Barb. My husband and I thought it had lively ethnic flavors. I followed your directions exactly and didn't see the need to make any changes. I had to use store-bought tomatoes which was ok but I can't wait to try this again when fresh summer tomatoes are in season. This was our Zaar lunch of the week. Thanks."

  By ratherbeswimmin' on March 01, 2004 | 91251

• "This was a great rice dish. I use one of the other reviewer's suggestion and added 1 teaspoon of cumin. Yummy flavor and very colorful. I served as a side dish with chicken quesadillas. Very good. Thanks."

  By cydney on October 11, 2003 | 70921

• "This recipe was quick and easy to throw together, and I almost always have the ingredients on hand. In my family, we try to make one dinner per week a vegetarian meal, and this dish fits the bill perfectly!"

  By MaxBetta on May 04, 2013 | 1383770

• "5 stars for sure! We loved this! I can't wait to make it again, no more boring rice for me. It was such a nice clean taste that everyone really enjoyed. So nice and fresh."

  By partysweets on May 02, 2013 | 1383500

• "Amazing! I just finished making and eating this dish and it was great! I enjoyed everything. I did add some avocado cause I was really craving it. <br/><br/>Thanks for the recipe it was excellent."

  By DiegoUrena on April 27, 2013 | 1382921

• "Wonderful! I used a can of tomatoes since I was out of fresh. I also used a 4 oz can diced chiles in place of the jalapeno and a one pound bag of frozen corn that I cooked on the stove. I omitted the olive oil because I didn't think it was needed. I also cooked the brown rice with some coconut oil so I figured that was a good healthy fat. I added a chopped avocado as I was serving it. Delicious and easy!"

  By Bobbin on April 10, 2013 | 1379574

• "Amazing!!! Didn't change a thing. <br/>I have tried this a few times now and in my opinion defintley must use FRESH tomatoes, Changes taste otherwise. Obviously not so fresh.<br/>I have used quinoa instead of brown rice.....tastes equally amazing!"

  By BUTTERFLYHERE on March 29, 2013 | 1376836