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Southwestern Rice And Black Bean Salad (2 97) Recipe

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Southwestern Rice And Black Bean Salad (2 97)
2 cup cooked long-grain rice (white or br
15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cup cooked corn kernels, drained
4 whole scallions, trimmed and chopped
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
1 large jalapeno pepper or chipotle pepper, (optional)
seeded and minced
2 tbsp oil
2 limes, Juice of
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Lettuce leaves


MAKES 6 SERVINGS VEGAN

Rice has an affinity for the bold and vibrant flavors of a Southwest
kitchen. The trio of cilantro, lime and cumin heightens this colorful and
filling dish.

In large mixing bowl combine all ingredients: mix thoroughly. Chill for
15 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Fluff salad before serving. Spoon salad over lettuce leaves. If desired,
offer a rolled flour tortilla. Makes 6 servings.

PER 1-CUP SERVING: 210 CALORIES; 7G PROTEIN; 6G TOTAL FAT; (0.5G SAT.
FAT) 38G CARBOHYDRATE; 0MG CHOLESTEROL; 627MG SODIUM; 7G FIBER

Per serving: 128 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (36% calories from fat);
5g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 403mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1
Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Recipe by: Vegetarian Times Magazine, February 1997, page 44

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 730 Calories; 74g Fat (88.9%
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg
Cholesterol; 403mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat;
1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 14 1/2 Fat.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Preparation Time: 0:00
 


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