Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad
Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad brings nutty grains together with tender collard greens, black beans, peas, corn, olives, and tomatoes for a colorful, hearty bite. It’s bright and savory with gentle heat from green chiles, perfect as a potluck side or a make-ahead lunch that holds up well and tastes even better as the flavors meld.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, bring the brown rice, water, olive oil, and 1//2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl, fluff with a fork, and chill until it reaches room temperature.
- 2
Stir the collard greens, black beans, green peas, corn, green chiles, olives, and tomatoes into the cooled rice until evenly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
- Calories 89.63 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.83 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 16.69 g 6%
- Total Fat 1.79 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.14 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.95 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 127.53 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.58 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.66 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 19.05 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 105.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 19.3 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.21 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 24, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Brown Rice, Canned Tomatoes, and Collard Greens. Each serving provides about 89.63 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Brown Rice, Canned Tomatoes, Collard Greens, Corn. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 89.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad healthy?
- Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 89.63 calories and 2.83 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 127.53 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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