Yucatecan Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Yucatecan Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 cup instant whole-grain brown rice (such as Minute); 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup jalapeno-stuffed green olives, coarsely chopped (about 11 olives); 1/3 cup prechopped red onion; 3 (0.5-ounce) slices reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, cut into 1/2-inch squares; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Lemon wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup instant whole-grain brown rice (such as Minute)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup jalapeno-stuffed green olives, coarsely chopped (about 11 olives)
1/3 cup prechopped red onion
3 (0.5-ounce) slices reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges (optional)

1
Bring water and turmeric to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Place rice in a wire mesh strainer; rinse rice with cold water, and drain well.
2
While rice cooks, combine beans and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the cooled rice; toss gently until blended. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
3
Serve with: Tomato-Avocado Wedges
4
MyRecipes is working with
5
, the Partnership for a Healthier America, and USDA's MyPlate to give anyone looking for healthier options access to a trove of recipes that will help them create healthy, tasty plates. For more information about creating a healthy plate, visit
6
.

463

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup water, 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 cup instant whole-grain brown rice (such as Minute), 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Yucatecan 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.

Yucatecan Rice Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions