Corn and Brown Rice Risotto

Citrus Arugula Salad with Jicama
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Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen fire-roasted corn, pepper, and onion blend
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (15-oz) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 oz vegan cream cheese, softened
  • 3 (8.8-oz) pouches microwavable brown rice (see Note)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup roasted, salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Instructions

  1. Cook corn blend in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from skillet.
  2. Add beans, broth, and seasoning to skillet; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
  3. Meanwhile, microwave rice according to package directions. Add corn blend and rice to skillet; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes, and sprinkle with pepitas.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 oranges
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg baby arugula
  • 1 jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Peel and section oranges, reserving juices in a small bowl. Whisk in oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add arugula, orange sections, and jicama to a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss.

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