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Warm Rice & Pintos Salad

Name: Warm Rice & Pintos Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 bunch romaine, quartered lengthwise through the core; 1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022

During my undergrad years, my roommate taught me how to cook vegetarian dishes like brown rice with pintos. It's so versatile; you can turn it into a wrap or casserole. —Natalie Van Apeldoorn, Vancouver, British Columbia

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup frozen corn
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch romaine, quartered lengthwise through the core
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute longer.
Add beans, rice, green chiles, salsa and cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally.
Serve over romaine wedges. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 331 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

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