Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

This is one of our summer staples. It goes together quickly and easily; it's good for you and yummy. It's also very versatile. The first night it's a stand-alone salad; the second night, heat a portion in a pan with an additional canned veggie and it's a side dish. If you have a favorite veggie, add that; if you hate corn, leave it out. Have fun and eat without guilt!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 24

Yield: 12 cups

Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice

3 cups water

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

1 (14.5 ounce) can collard greens

drained

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

1 (15 ounce) can green peas

rinsed and drained

1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels

drained

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes

undrained and chopped

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

My Favorite Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring the brown rice water olive oil and 1//2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed 45 to 50 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl fluff with a fork and refrigerate to room temperature.

Step 2

Stir the collard greens black beans green peas corn green chiles olives and tomatoes into the cooled rice until evenly mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutritional Information

Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 87.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.6g 5%

Carbohydrates: 16g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 1.7g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 200.9IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 6.3mg 11%

Folate: 16.2mcg 4%

Calcium: 15.6mg 2%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 23mg 8%

Potassium: 87.8mg 3%

Sodium: 324.2mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 15.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.