Southwest Rice & Bean Salad recipe to share

[birdyone]

Having not made this in a long time and just dug it up - had to share - excellent!

Southwest Rice & Bean Salad (from Lighthearted Everyday Cooking - Anne Lindsay)

1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 cup long grain rice
1 can red kidney beans
1 can black beans or pinto or romano beans
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup sliced celery
1 can (4 oz.) green chili peppers, drained & chopped
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley

Vinaigrette:

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat, add rice and stir to coat well. Add 2 cups boiling water, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Transfer to salad bowl and let cool.

Drain and rinse beans, add to salad bowl. Add peas, celery, chili peppers, onion and coriander/parsley. Set aside.

In food processor or bowl, combine vinegar, oil, water, garlic, salt and pepper - mix well. Pour over salad and toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

My notes:

Had the rice (brown) already cooked.
Used pickled jalapeños
Used green onions

[donleyk]

Looks good, I am always looking for a side dish that is southwestern, thanks for sharing.

[jtoepfert100]

This does look good. I've never heard of that cookbook - is it any good?

[birdyone]

Hi there - actually the cookbook is very good, she writes in conjunction with the 'Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada', I believe this is her first publication with approx 5 since - having been just diagnosed with very high cholesterol levels, I got it out and remembered how much we loved this recipe. It actually is a meal in itselt with all the food groups - very spicy, but can be adjusted with the jalapenos/chilis - the vinaigrette is so good.

[jtoepfert100]

Thanks - I'll have to check it out. BTW - how many servings does this recipe make?

[birdyone]

The receipe says 'makes 12 servings, about 3/4 cup each' I am sure I have more than that as I was eyeballing everything......calories 193, total fat 5g, sat. fat - trace, protein 7g, cholesterol 0mg, fibre 6g (but more with the brown rice).........

[emommy]

Sorry in advance, this may be a dumb question! Is that 1 C. Cooked rice or one C prior to cooking?

Thanks for posting the nutritional value. Looks like a yummy high fiber/low fat dish!

[emommy]

Oh, it was a dumb question! (pouring myself another cup of coffee...) it says right in the directions. You'll just have to excuse me.

:)