YELLOW RICE & BLACK BEAN SALAD

Yellow Rice & Black Bean Salad image

Chipotle peppers turn up the heat on a colorful rice dish brimming with black beans. It can be served hot or cold.-Rose Rodwell, Bergen, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 teaspoon salt
4 green onions, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

Steps:

Place three teaspoons cumin in a small skillet; cook over medium heat for l minute or until aromas are released. Stir in lime juice and oil; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine turmeric and remaining cumin. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the water, rice and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Cool. Stir in onions and half of the lime juice mixture., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add the rice mixture and remaining lime juice mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges