RED BEANS AND RICE SALAD

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This recipe came from the back of a Western Family brand can of diced tomatoes with green chilis. Makes a great light meal on a hot summer day or as a side any time.

Provided by beancooker

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 cup long grain white rice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • 1.In heavy sauce pan add water, thyme, rice and cayenne pepper.Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  • 2. Im a large bowl, mix rice with all other ingredients except salad dressing.
  • 3. Add Italian salad dressing and stir gently. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 973.4, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 8.4

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