Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 (14. 5 oz. can) black beans	Drained and rinsed
2 cups uncooked brown rice
5 cups water
1/2 cup green bell pepper	Washed, trimmed and diced
1 cup tomatoes	Washed, trimmed and diced
1 cup frozen corn kernels	Thawed
1 (4oz.) can slice black olives
8 green onions with green tops	Washed, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point / Quality Assurance
1	Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan.
2	Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes.
3	In a large bowl whisk together red wine vinegar, cumin, chili powder, olive oil, salt and pepper.
4	Stir in rice and toss to coat.
5	Add green peppers, tomatoes, olives, and green onions.
6	Toss to coat. Chill.