Marvelous Mexicali Rice

Submitted by Dancer

• Ready In: 3hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups brown rice
• 3 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1⁄2 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
• 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. In your crockpot, mix together the corn, black beans, green chilies, onion, bell pepper, rice, boiling water, orange juice concentrate, 1/4 cup of the lime juice, the cumin, and the chili powder.
2. Cover and cook on the low heat setting 2 3/4 to 3 hours.
3. Stir in the remaining 2 tbs lime juice, the cilantro, and salt.
4. Mix well.
5. Serve hot.