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Mixed Bean and Rice Salad

Mixed Bean and Rice Salad

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A hearty and colorful salad combining beans, rice, and fresh vegetables with a tangy dressing.
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Details
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 6 adults
Calories 393
Cuisine International
Taste Savory
Occasion Family dinner, Quick Lunch
Difficulty Level Beginner
Cooking Method Boiled
Cost $
Diet Diabetic, Gluten-free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Lacto-Vegetarian, Lactose-free, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Salt, Mediterranean, Ovo-Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Intolerance Grain
Health Tag High-fiber, Low-calorie, Vegetables

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
 
 

  • 375 g rice
  • 2 x 400 g tins mixed beans rinsed and drained
  • 340 g sweetcorn
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 red peppers diced
  • 1 lime (zest and juice)
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 red chilli finely sliced

Instructions
 

  • Cook rice according to packet instructions.
  • Once cooked, rinse under cold water to cool.
  • When cold combine in a bowl with the beans, sweetcorn, onion and red peppers.
  • Mix the lime zest and juice, honey and chilli together in a cup.
  • Pour over the rice mixture and mix well.

Notes

A colorful and vibrant salad that's perfect for summer picnics or a quick lunch.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1425IUVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 3mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
Image source:
Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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