Southwestern Rice & Pinto Bean Salad
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The slightly chewy texture of ruddy-red Wehani rice makes it perfect for salads. Serve it mounded on a bed of Boston lettuce or curly frisee.
Servings:
6 servings, 1 1/3 cups each
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Ingredients
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1 cupWehani brown rice, (see Note) or brown basmati ricesee savings
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2-2 1/2 cupswatersee savings
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2 teaspoonscumin seeds, or 1 teaspoon ground cuminsee savings
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1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oilsee savings
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1/4 cupsherry vinegarsee savings
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1 tablespoonchopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon driedsee savings
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1large clove garlic, crushed and peeledsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground peppersee savings
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2 15-ounce canspinto beans, rinsedsee savings
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8scallions, trimmed and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)see savings
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1medium bell pepper, (green, yellow, orange or red), chopped (about 1 cup)see savings
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Directions
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Combine rice and water (2 cups water if using brown basmati) in a 3-quart saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until all the water has been absorbed, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat; let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Spread the rice out on a large baking sheet until cooled to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, toast cumin in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes for seeds, 1 minute for ground cumin. Transfer to a blender or food processor and let cool for several minutes. Add oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper and process until the garlic is finely chopped.
3.
Transfer the rice to a large bowl and toss with beans, scallions and bell pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
Tips:
Note: Wehani rice, an aromatic brown rice related to basmati, has a sweet, nutty flavor, a light reddish color, and splits like wild rice when cooked. It can be found in the health-foods section of large supermarkets or at natural-foods stores.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 325, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 8 g, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 10 g, Potassium 513 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 40%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Starch 2.5,Vegetable 1,Lean Meat 1,Fat 1.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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