Black Bean and Brown Rice Salad Recipe

If you want to eat a simple, low fat and healthy dish in summers then try Black Bean and Brown Rice Salad. This nutritious salad has almost everything to be admired because despite being a low fat dish, it is surprisingly filling and tasty. In addition to this, the preparation method of Black Bean and Brown Rice Salad is also simple and commonly found ingredients are used in its preparation to make the whole process even simpler. Moreover, you can use tinned kidney beans or dried black beans in case tinned black beans are not available to prepare this delicious salad. For further assistance in knowing about the ingredients and complete recipe of Black Bean and Brown Rice Salad, read this guide.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 08
Utensils: Large Bowl & Medium Saucepan
Ingredients:

– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 1 large red pepper, chopped
– 2 green chilies, minced
– 170ml (6 fl oz) lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
– pinch cayenne pepper
– 1 (340g) tin sweet corn
– 1 (400g) tin black beans
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
– 145g (5 oz) easy cook brown rice
– salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • 1

    Take a large bowl to combine red pepper, tomatoes, chillies, coriander, lemon juice, basil, beans, cayenne pepper and sweet corn. Stir these vegetables in order to combine them and then set aside.

  • 2

    Get a medium sized saucepan and set it at medium low heat to heat the olive oil. Add onions and cook until they become translucent. Then, add garlic to it and cook for one more minute. Subsequent to this, transfer the rice to this saucepan and toss until it gets coated.

  • 3

    Sauté the rice as per the specifications mentioned on its packaging. When the rice are cooked allow them to cool down slightly.

  • 4

    Then, combine the mixture of vegetables and rice. Add salt and pepper to taste after which this salad is ready to be served.

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