Black Bean and Rice Salad



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
20 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings


Ingredients

  • 2tomatoes, chopped
  • 1largered bell pepper, chopped
  • 2jalapeno peppers, minced
  • ¾cuplemon juice
  • 1 ¼teaspoonsdried cilantro
  • ¼teaspoondried basil
  • ⅛teaspoonred pepper flakes
  • 1(15 ounce) canwhole kernel corn; drain and reserve liquid
  • 1(15 ounce) canblack beans; drain and reserve liquid
  • 1tablespoonolive oil
  • ½cupchopped onion
  • ½teaspoonminced garlic
  • 1 ½cupsinstant brown rice
  • salt and pepper to taste

  • Directions

    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 (per serving)

    140 Calories
    3g Fat
    28g Carbs
    4g Protein

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