CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Rice     Tomato     Side     Quick & Easy     Bell Pepper     Summer     Thyme     Boil     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 3 teaspoons dried
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup drained canned kidney beans
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes
1/4 cup bottled Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup water, rice, 1 tablespoon thyme and cayenne in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring just to boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer rice to large bowl. Add beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, dressing and remaining 2 tablespoons thyme; toss to combine. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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