I know for most of us we want to limit our time in the kitchen during the summer heat. So this one is quick and easy and limited cooking. A great recipe for leftover rice too.
What You Need
2 Large Tomatoes (chopped)
1 Red bell pepper (chopped)
2 Green chilies (chopped) remove seeds for less heat.
¾ Cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)-optional
1 Tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
¼ tsp cayenne pepper powder-optional
1 Can of corn (15.25 oz)
1 Can black beans (15.25 oz.)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Medium onion ( chopped)
1/2 tsp garlic (chopped fine or minced)
2 Cups brown rice (cooked)
Salt and black pepper
Mixing Bowl
Non stick skillet
Lets Make It! Prepare rice according to directions and set aside to let cool. In a bowl combine tomatoes, red pepper, chili peppers, lemon juice, cilantro, basil, cayenne pepper, corn and beans and mix well and set aside. Heat olive oil in a non stick skillet over medium low heat and sauté onions until they are translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute or so, let cool. Add cooled rice and mix well using a fork to fluff. Pour into the vegetable bowl a little at a time tossing together as you go along. Add Salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 2-4
Katies Tid Bits * you can cool in the refrigerator but it may make the rice sticky. If you don’t want it spicy leave out the peppers and the chili powder and add some chopped celery.
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Victoria
July 25, 2011 at 01:49 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh I love a good rice salad! I made one this weekend with risotto rice…nice change…
Your’s looks amazing!!!
Katherine
July 25, 2011 at 06:44 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh I love risotto, Hugs!
Shady Del Knight
July 25, 2011 at 02:52 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love to go meatless, Katie. Beans and rice are favorites of mine and I enjoy those other fixings as well. Thanks for posting, dear friend!
Katherine
July 25, 2011 at 06:44 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh it is truly my pleasure. Beans and rice are two of our fav’s also. Hugs!
Alex J. Cavanaugh
July 25, 2011 at 05:26 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My wife would love that!
Katherine
July 25, 2011 at 06:45 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Alex I bet she’d love it even more if you made it for her ..hint
Hugs
Barbara F.
July 25, 2011 at 09:40 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This sounds so cool, refreshing and delicious! I will have to make this. I like the idea of a meatless day once a week (and I have to remind myself that pizza doesn’t count!). xo,
Katherine
July 26, 2011 at 05:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Well…have you tried the meatless Monday pizza recipe I posted a while back? You might be able to add that one. Hugs!
Ms. A
July 25, 2011 at 12:06 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’d have to leave out some of the stuff, but it looks delicious. Anything to avoid the oven is a wonderful idea!
Katherine
July 26, 2011 at 05:24 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You can always alter recipes, sometimes its the best way to find a new favorite
Runnermom-jen
July 25, 2011 at 13:19 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This looks really good!!
P.S. I always try to limit my time in the kitchen
Katherine
July 26, 2011 at 05:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
giggle, Hugs!!
Jennifer Scheffel
July 25, 2011 at 13:26 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks so much for the Meatless Monday post. Recently I decided to go meatless except for one weekend day. I’m happy to have a trusted recipe. It looks great, can’t wait to try it!
Katherine
July 26, 2011 at 05:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Jennifer I hope you’ll check back weekly I post a new meatless recipe every week. Be sure to check past recipes under the recipe tab. Hugs
Kathy
July 25, 2011 at 20:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Kathrine,
I really enjoy salads like this one. I always rinse canned beans to reduce the sodium level.
Have a great week!
Katherine
July 26, 2011 at 05:22 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I use low sodium beans too. Hugs!
Dena
July 26, 2011 at 07:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi, new follower from Totally Tuesday Blog Hop. Looks like a great blog, can’t wait to explore more.
Kristina
July 26, 2011 at 22:54 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This looks yummy – I love trying new salad recipes!
Thanks for sharing,
Kristina
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Deborah
July 27, 2011 at 16:14 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love black beans, this one sounds really tasty!
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