Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish for your next barbecue or a healthy and filling lunch, vegetable rice salads with beans are a delicious and versatile option. With endless variations, they can be tailored to your dietary preferences and the ingredients you have on hand. Choose from a variety of vegetables, beans, and dressings to create a salad that's as unique and flavorful as you are.
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RICE VEGETABLE SALAD
Packed with vegetables, this dish has a touch of Indian flavor. "I first had it at a party and loved the bright look and taste." It's a cinch to double, too! -Sandy Heley, Grand Junction, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the beans, carrots, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, parsley and onion., In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir rice into bean mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
RICE AND BEAN SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Soak 1/2 cup minced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain and rinse. Grate 4 halved plum tomatoes into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 1 orange, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 diced bell pepper, the onion, 1 drained can pinto beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in 2 cups cold cooked rice and some chopped cilantro and scallion. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories: 336; Total Fat: 12 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein:10 grams; Total carbohydrates: 48 grams; Sugar: 8 grams; Fiber: 9 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 693 milligrams Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 693 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams
RICE STICK SALAD WITH SHREDDED VEGETABLES
Rice stick salad is a terrific vehicle for vegetables. Play around with the ingredients here - if you have different vegetables than those called for, try them. You might shred lettuce in addition to the cabbage, add some bean sprouts, add a minced chili or some cayenne if you want a little spice.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 45m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the cabbage in a bowl, salt generously and cover with cold water. Let sit for 15 minutes, then drain and dry on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, place the rice sticks in another bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit for 20 minutes, until pliable, while you prepare the vegetables. Drain, and cut the noodles in half, into roughly 6- to 8-inch lengths, with kitchen scissors.
- In a large bowl, toss the noodles with the pickled ginger, all of the vegetables, chicken (if using), mint and cilantro.
- Whisk together the lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and canola oil. Toss with the noodle mixture, transfer to a platter or salad bowl, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 170 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD WITH VEGETABLES
This colorful Mediterranean rice salad is a great summertime dish. I used fresh zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers, but you can add any vegetable you like. Replace rice with couscous, farro, or barley, if you prefer.
Provided by lacucinadinadia
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 43m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and pour enough cold water on top of the cooked rice to cover it. Stir to cool. Drain well; transfer rice into a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with herb salt.
- Mix capers, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl; add to rice. Mix in zucchini, carrots, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Season with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Carbohydrate 87.9 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 385.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
VEGETABLE & BEAN RICE CASSEROLE
A good recipe for cleaning out the pantry or reincarnating leftovers. Basic white sauce (off of a corn starch box) spiced up with garlic and lime helps dress up healthy rice, beans, and vegetables. Prep time will vary based on whether you use already cooked beans and rice or cook them for the recipe. I recommend that you get the rice started and then make the sauce while the rice is cooking. I first made this dish to stretch my budget and make the best of what was already at hand in my pantry, but I like it well enough to keep making it regardless of my budget.
Provided by Sara Spider
Categories Rice
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lime-Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan, Melt butter slowly over medium heat OR briefly heat oil over medium heat.
- Mix in cornstarch.
- Gradually stir in milk.
- Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil for 1 minute and then remove from heat.
- Stir in garlic and lime-juice to taste.
- (I prefer a rather strongly flavored sauce as the flavor will be diluted when mixed into the casserole).
- Casserole: Prepare rice, beans, and vegetables according to package directions, separately.
- Divide sauce evenly between rice and vegetables.
- Mix so that rice and vegetables are well-coated.
- Spread rice evenly in bottom of 11 x 7 casserole.
- Spread vegetables over rice.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar over vegetables.
- Spread beans over cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over beans.
- Cover and bake at 350°F until heated through and cheese is melted (15-20 minutes assuming that rice and beans are still warm).
BEAN AND RICE SALAD
When I got this recipe from a friend, I could make a meal on it. Now I can't have corn, so may try it without corn. I really miss it.
Provided by Zipadedoda
Categories White Rice
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large bowl mix rice, beans corn, green onion, and jalapenos.
- In small bowl mix remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Toss together and let stand at room temperature 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.9, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 536.7, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.8
Tips:
- Use a variety of colorful vegetables. This will make your salad more visually appealing and nutritious. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumber, green beans, peas, and tomatoes.
- Cook your rice ahead of time. This will save you time when you're assembling your salad. You can cook rice in a rice cooker, on the stovetop, or in the microwave.
- Use canned or pre-cooked beans. This is a quick and easy way to add protein and fiber to your salad. You can also use dried beans, but you'll need to soak them overnight before cooking them.
- Add some crunch to your salad. This can be done with nuts, seeds, or crispy vegetables like celery or cucumber.
- Make a flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette is a good option, or you can try a more complex dressing like a creamy dill dressing or a honey mustard dressing.
- Serve your salad immediately. Rice salad is best when it's fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
Vegetable rice salads with beans are a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make meal. They're perfect for lunch, dinner, or a side dish. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a vegetable rice salad with beans that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try.
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