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Fiesta Black Beans

June 10, 2013 by JennifersKitchen

Recipe for Fiesta Black Beans and Rice

I love the fresh and simple flavor of this easy salad!  It’s filling, quick, inexpensive, and super healthy – just perfect for a packed lunch, a summer picnic, Meatless Monday, or a potluck dish.

Did I mention that this dish is so good for you?

Black beans rank at the top of the legume family for antioxidants and they’re very high in folate.  And the consumption of legumes has been shown to help lower cholesterol, help prevent diabetes, and reduce cancer risk.

I seasoned this salad with herbs instead of spices to keep it mild and kind to your tummy.  If you’d like a little more kick without adding spices that are irritating to the digestive system, try stirring in some crushed garlic, more diced onion, and a bit more lemon.

Fiesta Black Beans

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Fiesta Black Beans

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Black beans, brown rice, fresh tomatoes, corn, and onions are tossed with seasonings and lemon make a light and delicious meal. Sliced avocado and corn chips accompany this colorful dish deliciously.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (one 15-ounce can) cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder or granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 cups (one 15-ounce can) corn, drained - or use fresh corn
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 bell pepper, diced – optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste (see note)
  • 2 medium fresh tomatoes, diced small

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients, except tomatoes, and mix well.
  2. Gently stir in tomatoes.
  3. Adjust seasonings to taste. (See note about seasonings above.)
  4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

The amount of salt you need in this dish will depend on the amount already in the black beans and rice.


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  1. Susan

    June 17, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Yummy. One of my favorite salads. Even all the skeptics at our family reunion like this one!

    Reply
  2. Deanna

    June 25, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    This great! I am going to showcase this on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SeductionInTheKitchen you are welcome anytime to post your photo and post links on it!

    Reply
  3. Teresa @ Working Traveling Mom

    June 26, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Yum – looks delicious! I love that it can be served cold or room temperature.

    Reply
  4. Brian Hoover

    January 14, 2019 at 10:16 am

    Just finished making this using shoepeg corn taste really good! Thanks Jennifer…..Brian

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      January 14, 2019 at 10:22 am

      Hey Brian! Glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
      • Brian Hoover

        January 14, 2019 at 11:08 am

        You need to come back to ohio for a visit sometime!

        Reply
        • JennifersKitchen

          January 14, 2019 at 4:22 pm

          I’d love that!

          Reply

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