Dainty Rice | Mexican rice by Geneviève

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes, quartered
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 generous drizzle vegetable cooking oil
• 1 Spanish onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1 tbsp ground Cumin
• 2 tsp. sweet smoked Paprika, ground
• 2 tsp. dried Oregano
• 1/2 tsp. chili flakes
• 1 1/3 cup/315ml Dainty Basmati rice
• 3 cups/750ml Water
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 cups/500ml cooked Black Beans, rinsed & drained (540ml can)
• 2 cups/500ml frozen Corn kernels
• 1 1/4 cups/145g grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 large handful fresh Cilantro, chopped