REV: Blackbean, Rice, and Sweet Corn Salad CL 9/07

[rjbq]

Fixed this for tonight's meal and was very pleased with the result. The preparation was easy and the flavors were very good. I used parsley instead of cilantro and reconstituted lime juice instead of fresh (didn't have any fresh limes). Also left out the garlic since we are not garlic fans. A good repeater and a good way to use some of the corn from the garden.

I thought the 1/3 cup for one serving was a bit stingy. We probably had double that.

Richard

Black Bean, Rice, and Sweet Corn Salad

1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup long-grain rice
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 large limes)
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Combine 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large, heavy saucepan; bring to a boil. Add rice to pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, juice, oil, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Add rice and beans; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes or until completely cool. Stir in corn and cilantro.

8 servings (serving size: about 1/3 cup)

CALORIES 111(30% from fat); FAT 3.7g (sat 0.5g,mono 2.6g,poly 0.5g); PROTEIN 2.8g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 16mg; SODIUM 387mg; FIBER 2.2g; IRON 1.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 18.5g
Joanne Weir, Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2007

[TitlePending]

Thanks for the review Richard, I'm trying this next week. Linda ~

[RunnerKim]

I'll second the favorable review. We made this with BBQ ribs for Labor Day and I really enjoyed it. I ate the leftovers at room temp for lunch and enjoyed it that way too. We'll be making it again.

Oh not sure how much it matters but I used cooked corn - had a couple of leftover ears.

Kim

[gardenmom]

I made this almost according to the recipe (subbed basmati rice for long grain). Really yummy!! It had refreshing flavors and nice texture. A definite keeper. We ate this with a grilled rib eye, good for a hot night(which it was), and I could see this as a great dish for a picnic potlucky event.

[hollysmom]

Canned corn, Brown Rice (from a package) and added some jarred diced tomatoes and a little OJ to cut the lime (the kids still didn't eat it) and took to the Houston Klatch.

Didn't bring much home.

SSM

[Terrytx]

another positive review of this recipe. We liked it alot.

[Chefzhat]

DH and I liked it. I'd make it again, but perhaps jazz it up a bit. It was kind of mellow.