WARM RICE & PINTOS SALAD

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During my undergrad years, my roommate taught me how to cook vegetarian dishes like brown rice with pintos. It's so versatile; you can turn it into a wrap or casserole. -Natalie Van Apeldoorn, Vancouver, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup frozen corn
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch romaine, quartered lengthwise through the core
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Add beans, rice, green chilies, salsa and cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. , Serve over romaine wedges. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges