Ingredient options: Cayenne pepper, sliced jalapeno or chili powder. Feel free to substitute whole wheat pastry flour for the white flour.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Spray a 9 x 9 inch baking dish with canola or olive oil spray and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and sea salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the buttermilk, melted butter, cheese, green onions, corn and black beans. Stir in any optional ingredients desired. Add to the dry ingredients, blending until just combined.

Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until done when tested with a toothpick.

Cool on a rack for 15 minutes.

Courtesy of Whole Foods Market