Cilantro, Lime, Black Bean & Sweet Corn Basmati

It seems like their are so many types of rice out there these days....brown, white, jasmine, basmati, wild rice ....the list goes on quite a bit. My personal favorite BASMATI !!! So light, so tender, yet gritty and super delicious. If you haven't tried it yet. Do it! Salt, pepper and butter...that's all you'll ever need.....except when you have Mexican night and you want to vamp things up a little and leave out your traditional Spanish rice. :) this is exactly what this recipe is all about. Simplicity in its finest form. 

Ingredients:

1 TBS butter 

1-2 cups basmati rice

(I used 2 pkgs of boil in a bag boxed rice) 

1-2 TBS fresh lime juice 

3/4 cup fresh cilantro 

1 can sweet corn 

1 can black beans 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions: 

Boil your rice in hot water for the amount of time directed on box or container. 

In the meantime open your can of corn and black beans....rinse your beans under cold water. Mix corn and black beans together then set aside. Chop fresh cilantro and cut your lime in half then set aside. 

When your rice is completely cooked, pour into your favorite bowl. Add your butter, corn and black beans, cilantro, and lime juice. Add salt and pepper. Stir all together and serve along side your favorite Mexican dish....whew! That was easy! Olé!