Southwestern Rice Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/3 cups water
2/3 cup long grain rice, uncooked
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 medium carrot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup salted peanuts (optional)
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, minced
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2-1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin

Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer ro 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Rinse rice with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl.
In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, onion, carrot, and garlic in oil until crisp-tender.
Add to rice. Stir in corn, beans, tomatoes, peanuts (if using) and cilantro.
In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, cayenne and cumin. Pour over rice mixture and stir to coat.
Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	374.02 Kcal (1566 kJ)
Calories from fat	266.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.59g	46%
Cholesterol	14.2mg	5%
Sodium	358.44mg	15%
Potassium	356.52mg	8%
Total Carbs	21.28g	7%
Sugars	6.87g	27%
Dietary Fiber	3.25g	13%
Protein	9.34g	19%
Vitamin C	14.6mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	46.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	244.63 Kcal (1024 kJ)
Calories from fat	174.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.35g	46%
Cholesterol	9.28mg	5%
Sodium	234.44mg	15%
Potassium	233.18mg	8%
Total Carbs	13.92g	7%
Sugars	4.49g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.12g	13%
Protein	6.11g	19%
Vitamin C	9.5mg	24%
Iron	0.9mg	8%
Calcium	30.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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