Portion Size: ½ cup rice, ½ cup beans plus toppings

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
3 (15 oz.) cans no added salt pintos beans	Drained and rinsed.
2 cups brown rice
2 cups corn	Frozen, heated in the microwave. Optional
2 tablespoons lower sodium taco seasoning mix
2 cups prepared Pico de Gallo sauce
1 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese
Taco sauce	As desired.

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	In a pot add rice and 5 cups of water. Cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 40-45 or until rice is tender.  Stir in taco seasoning.
2	Heat beans in microwave. Heat corn in microwave.	3-4 minutes in a microwave safe dish.
3	In a serving bowl, add a layer of rice, followed by beans and corn. Top with Pico de Gallo and cheese. Add taco sauce as desired.