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Black Bean and Rice Salad

SUBMITTED BY: STACEYALISHA

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 24 stars. This recipe average a 3.8 star rating.
Read Reviews (18)
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 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
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine the rice and vegetable mixture. Salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2004 by SARGON
This is tasty, nutritious, and filling - the food trifecta in my book. I drained the beans... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2003 by POOKEYFACE
Very flavorful. It includes many ingredients that taste great together. We really enjoyed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2003 by UMM-OMAR
I really enjoyed this recipe. However, I didn't see the point in all that liquid to cook the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2003 by ROOH
I love it.........I am a vegitarian & have had lots of difficulties finding recipes I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by LOPEALOT
While this dish was quick and easy to prepare, I thought the results weren't very tasty. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2004 by MELITS
This was a pretty good recipe. All the liquid for the rice really wasn't necessary, in fact it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2003 by EMCPHERSON
For me the rice cooked up too wet even though I used less olive oil. I think I would cook the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2005 by MOMMYMEL77
I've tried a similar recipe without the rice, but thought I'd try this one. I didn't use the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by ACHENDERSHOT
I love this recipe! It's nutritious and easy! What more could you want? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by Janelle
Did not care for this recipe - too much lemon and just really bland. Maybe would be better... MORE