Mexican rice & bean salad

Mexican rice & bean salad

This low-fat spicy salad with Latin American flavours is packed with fresh vegetables for a filling lunch

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat

Method

  1. Cook the rice following pack instructions. Drain, then cool under cold running water until completely cold. Stir in beans, onions, pepper and avocado.
  2. Mix the lime juice with the Cajun spice mix and some black pepper. Pour over the rice mix, stir in the coriander and serve with extra lime wedges.

PER SERVING

326 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 44g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 6g, sugar 4g, salt 0 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2012.

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  • 13 February 2012

    Mandinga rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely delicious and incredibly easy to make. I enjoyed it so much I've made it for lunch a second week running. Keeps well for a couple of days in the fridge so you can make it the night before.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat

Ingredients

  • 175g/6oz basmati and wild rice
  • 400g can mixed bean salad , drained and rinsed
  • bunch spring onions , chopped
  • 1 red pepper , deseeded and chopped
  • 1 avocado , chopped
  • juice 1 lime , plus wedges to serve
  • 1 tbsp Cajun spice mix
  • small bunch coriander , chopped
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PER SERVING

326 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 44g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 6g, sugar 4g, salt 0 g

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