Black Bean & Yellow Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Black Bean & Yellow Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 3/4 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (from one 15-ounce can); 1/3 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/3 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/3 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 tablespoon wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon vermouth (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 lime, quartered, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 3/4 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (from one 15-ounce can)
1/3 green bell pepper, chopped
1/3 red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vermouth (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 lime, quartered, for serving (optional)

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat in a medium saucepan.
2
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic, turmeric, cumin, 3/4 teaspoons of the salt, black pepper, and rice.
4
Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
5
Add water and bay leaf and bring to a simmer.
6
Cover and reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is done.
7
Remove bay leaf.
8
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine rice, beans, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
9
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt, vinegar, vermouth (if using)and parsley.
10
Toss gently to combine.
11
Serve with lime wedges, if using.

599

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Black Bean & Yellow Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Black Bean & Yellow Rice Salad

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