Bright & Flavorful Zesty Vegetarian Rice Medley Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice
• 2 ¾ cups water
• 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
• 1 ⅓ cups whole corn kernels, blanched
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp annatto or achiote powder (optional)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Freshly ground black pepper