Confetti Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Confetti Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 tsp. whole cumin seeds; 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 small orange bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup); 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 large tomato, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels; ⅔ cup chopped green onions (1 bunch); 1/4 cup lime juice; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, optional; 1/2 avocado, diced, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tsp. whole cumin seeds
1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
1/2 tsp. salt
1 small orange bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
⅔ cup chopped green onions (1 bunch)
1/4 cup lime juice
3 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, optional
1/2 avocado, diced, optional

1
Combine rice, cumin, and 2 cups water in saucepan.
2
Add garlic and salt, cover, and bring to a simmer.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and most of water is absorbed.
4
Remove from heat, sprinkle bell pepper on top, cover, and cool rice in pan.
5
Transfer rice to large bowl, and remove garlic clove.
6
Stir in beans, tomato, corn, green onions, lime juice, and oil.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Fold in sunflower seeds and avocado, if desired.
9
Serve at room temperature.

1125

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup long-grain white rice, 1 tsp. whole cumin seeds, 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Confetti 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.

Confetti Rice Salad

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