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
- 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
- Protein 2.83 g Low Source
- Carbs 16.69 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.79 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.14 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.95 mg Low Source
- Sodium 127.53 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.58 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.66 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.24 g Low Source
- Calcium 19.05 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source
- Potassium 105.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 19.3 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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