BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

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This dish is summery and lower in fat than many, yet it's surprisingly filling. It's also simple to prepare and uses common ingredients.

Provided by STACEYALISHA

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tomatoes, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
¾ cup lemon juice
1 ¼ teaspoons dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn; drain and reserve liquid
1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ cups instant brown rice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cilantro, basil, red pepper flakes, corn, and beans. Stir to combine the vegetables, then set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil at a medium-low heat. Add onions and saute until they are translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Pour in rice and toss to coat. Add reserved liquid from the corn and beans, along with any additional liquid as directed on the rice box. Cook the rice to package specifications. Let the rice cool slightly.
  • Combine the rice and vegetable mixture. Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 162 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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