Nutty Brown Rice Salad



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
50 mins

Additional Time:
1 hr 20 mins

Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
6 servings


Ingredients

  • 1cupuncooked brown rice
  • 1 ½cupswater
  • 1(15 ounce) cankidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼cupchopped red onion
  • ¼cupsliced fresh mushrooms
  • ¼cupbite-size broccoli florets
  • ¼cupchopped green bell pepper
  • ¼cupchopped red bell pepper
  • ¼cupchopped yellow bell pepper
  • 2tablespoonschopped raw almonds
  • ¼teaspooncoarse black pepper
  • 2tablespoonsfat free Italian-style dressing
  • 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

  • Directions

    Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

    Place cooled rice in a large bowl. Stir in the kidney beans, red onions, mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers, and almonds; season with pepper. Toss salad with the Italian dressing and olive oil.

    Chill for at least one hour before serving.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    223 Calories
    5g Fat
    39g Carbs
    7g Protein

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