WARM RICE & PINTOS SALAD

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During my undergrad years, my roommate taught me how to cook vegetarian dishes like brown rice with pintos. It's so versatile; you can turn it into a wrap or casserole. -Natalie Van Apeldoorn, Vancouver, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup frozen corn
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch romaine, quartered lengthwise through the core
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Add beans, rice, green chilies, salsa and cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. , Serve over romaine wedges. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Elissa Figgers
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This salad is a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even family dinners.


Behzad ali Ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a healthy and delicious way to use up leftover rice.


Mercy Manji
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.


md Sopon Sarkar
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I love the colors in this salad. It's so vibrant and inviting.


Md Raju Ahmed
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Patty Williams
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I added some chopped cilantro to the salad for extra flavor.


Shahid Chadrar
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. It turned out great!


Ershad Hossain
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Fana Ndala
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I made this salad for a party and it was gone in minutes. Everyone raved about it.


Hader Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of raw onions, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious!


Aadarsh lawad
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Mohd Salman
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The dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. I could seriously drink it straight!


Jayema Binta Asif
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This recipe is super versatile. I've added black beans, corn, and even grilled chicken to it before.


Rana AqeelRajput
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a summer picnic.


Khadija Bintejamil
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This salad was a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of warm rice, zesty pintos, and crisp veggies.