I've tried it in a black rice pudding, that tasted pretty good, but never had a savory black rice dish, until i decided to make this salad.
Black Bean And Rice Salad
Great as a side to accompany a summer barbeque or served alone for a fabulous lunch, this rice salad is just simply bursting with flavour!
Recipe Summary Black Bean And Rice Salad
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.Ingredients | Black Rice Salad Recipes Nz
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
¾ cup lemon juice
1 ¼ teaspoons dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ 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
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ cups instant 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.
Info | Black Rice Salad Recipes Nz
prep:
10 mins
cook:
10 mins
total:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
