Southwestern Rice And Pinto Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Southwestern Rice And Pinto Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice brown; 2 1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin; 1/4 cup sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon oregano fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 large garlic cloves crushed and peeled; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 15 ounces pinto beans canned, rinsed; 8 each scallions, spring or green onions trimmed and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 medium green bell peppers yellow, orange or red, chopped (about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati rice brown
2 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon oregano fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 large garlic cloves crushed and peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
15 ounces pinto beans canned, rinsed
8 each scallions, spring or green onions trimmed and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium green bell peppers yellow, orange or red, chopped (about 1 cup)

1
Combine rice and water (2 cups water if using brown basmati) in a 3-quart saucepan; bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until all the water has been absorbed, 40 to 45 minutes.
3
Remove from heat; let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
4
Spread the rice out on a large baking sheet until cooled to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, toast cumin in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes for seeds, 1 minute for ground cumin.
6
Transfer to a blender or food processor and let cool for several minutes.
7
Add oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper and process until the garlic is finely chopped.
8
Transfer the rice to a large bowl and toss with beans, scallions and bell pepper.
9
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.

580

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice brown, 2 1/2 cups water, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Rice And Pinto Bean 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.

Southwestern Rice And Pinto Bean Salad

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