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15Ingredients
30Minutes
710Calories
Description
If you only have 30 minutes to create a dinner entrée that is packed with flavor and nutrients, then try this Bean and Rice Salad. It can be a side dish to your favorite meat, or a main dish. There are 710 calories per serving in this creamy creation. This is the perfect recipe for a backyard barbecue, holiday party, or special celebration. We think your guests will love this dish.
Ingredients
US|METRIC
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup brown rice (cooked)
- 1 cup beans (cooked)
- 1/2 tablespoon chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano (ground)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (minced)
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- salt and ground black pepper
- 1 cup lettuce (washed and shredded)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- tortilla chips (or tostadas broken into pieces)
- prepared salsa
- lime juice
Directions
- Saute the onion in the olive oil until it begins to brown, add one tomato, rice, and beans. Season with the chile powder and oregano. Cook for 3 minutes, to heat through. Remove from heat.
- Mix the other tomato, cilantro, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl.
- Place the lettuce into a salad bowl along with the rice and bean mixture. Stir in the tomato mixture and serve topped with cheese, tortilla chips, salsa, and lime juice.
NutritionView More
710Calories
Sodium18% DV440mg
Fat37% DV24g
Protein39% DV20g
Carbs36% DV109g
Fiber40% DV10g
| Calories710Calories from Fat220 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat24g37% |
| Saturated Fat9g45% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol30mg10% |
| Sodium440mg18% |
| Potassium1140mg33% |
| Protein20g39% |
| Calories from Fat220 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate109g36% |
| Dietary Fiber10g40% |
| Sugars13g26% |
| Vitamin A |
| Vitamin C |
| Calcium |
| Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Reviews(1)
★★★★★
Freda A. 25 May 2015
★★★★★
This salad is nice to serve inside warm tortillas or pita bread. I add in a big handful of spinach leaves to it for color. Salsa tastes really good on top of it. It is a great recipe for everyone to try.