Kelly's Hearty Black Bean Rice Salad
Kelly's Hearty Black Bean Rice Salad brings together tender black beans, fluffy rice, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes in a boldly spiced vinaigrette. Warm notes of cumin, chili powder, and garlic mingle with tangy red wine vinegar for a balanced, satisfying bite. Ideal for make-ahead lunches, potlucks, or a light dinner that tastes even better after resting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kelly's Hearty Black Bean Rice Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 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
- 65
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Combine the tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl.
- 4
Whisk the oil into the tomato mixture to form a dressing.
- 5
Stir the rice, black beans, and corn together in a bowl; toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Calories 354.64 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 9.35 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 42.31 g 15%
- Total Fat 17.3 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 1.21 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 210.37 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 6.82 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 4.12 g --
- Added Sugars 1.99 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 102.61 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 109.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 29.1 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Kelly's Hearty Black Bean Rice Salad is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 354.64 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kelly's Hearty Black Bean Rice Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kelly's Hearty Black Bean Rice Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kelly's Hearty Black Bean Rice Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Kelly's Hearty Black Bean Rice Salad healthy?
- Kelly's Hearty Black Bean Rice Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 354.64 calories and 9.35 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 210.37 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.21 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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