Herbed Rice And Spicy Black Bean Salad Recipes

BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Categories Salad Bean Herb Pepper Rice Side Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

Black Bean and Rice Salad image

Steps:

Bring chicken broth and water to boil in heavy large saucepan. Add rice and bay leaves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Transfer rice to large bowl and fluff with fork. Mix in black beans, bell peppers, red onion, chopped cilantro, oil, orange juice, vinegar, cumin and chili powder. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Line platter with lettuce leaves. Mound salad on platter. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs and serve.

Ingredients

2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 1-pound package long-grain rice
2 bay leaves
2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Lettuce leaves
Fresh cilantro sprigs

SPICY BLACK BEANS AND RICE

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Rice and beans take a flavor leap forward with garlic and oregano for zip and-to dress things up-diced red bell pepper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Spicy Black Beans and Rice image

Steps:

Cook rice in water as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in beans; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Serve over rice; sprinkle with bell pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
4 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (3 to 4 medium cloves)
3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, undrained
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

HERBED RICE AND SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD

Delicious fresh herbs and a blend of peppers make this a fresh, light, and healthy dish that can be a side or a main course. My family loves this on warm summer nights.

Provided by Kelly Belli

Categories Salad Beans Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Herbed Rice and Spicy Black Bean Salad image

Steps:

Make a seasoning by mixing together the basil, thyme, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
Gently mix together the rice, black beans, celery, olives, and green onions in a large bowl. Season the rice mixture with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning.
Make a dressing by whisking the vinegar and olive oil with the seasoning; allow to rest for 10 minutes. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture; stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 476.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups cold, cooked white rice
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives
3 green onions, chopped
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil