Crock Pot Mexicali Rice

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 fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   In your crock pot, 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. 2

   Cover and cook on the low heat setting 2 3/4 to 3 hours.

3. 3

   Stir in the remaining 2 Tbs lime juice, the cilantro, and salt. Mix well. Serve hot.