How to Make Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy and filling dish to add to your meal rotation? This Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad is the perfect option. Packed with protein, fiber, and plenty of flavor, this salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling satisfied for hours. Plus, it's easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side to your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.

One of the best things about this salad is that it's incredibly versatile. You can easily customize it to suit...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 12 cups

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    87 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 324mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 88mg