This is a delicious rice dish which can be used as a quick side dish or a meal in itself. Using a readily available yellow rice mix with saffron, found at most grocery stores, makes it especially easy to make. What You’ll Need 1 can (14oz) Whole Kernel Corn - drained 1 can (14oz) Black Beans - drained & Rinsed 1 pkg (10oz) Yellow Rice with Saffron 1 Lime ½ cup Fresh Cilantro - rough chop How It’s Done Cook rice according to package directions To cooked rice add the corn, black beans, cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime. Gently stir until blended, being careful not to “mash” the rice. Tips Although this dish is delicious served warm it is especially good the following day. Refrigerate overnight and remove thirty minutes to an hour before serving.

Southwestern Saffron Rice

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