Mexican Brown Rice Salad

Name: Mexican Brown Rice Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 850 grams pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 237 milliliters cooked brown rice; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 ears corn, husked; 237 milliliters crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 bunch green onions, sliced; 1 small jalapeno, seeds and rib removed, diced; 1 Juice of lime; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 8 servings Olive oil, for brushing; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Mexican Brown Rice Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 362 calories, 9g of protein, and 24g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. A mixture of bell pepper, green onions, kosher salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

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Grill

Brush corn with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes, rotating on all sides, until the corn has some nice charred spots.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Corn

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Grill

Let cool and remove corn kernels from the cob.

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Corn Kernels

Add corn, brown rice, beans, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and green onions to a large bowl.

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Red Pepper

Green Onions

Brown Rice

Jalapeno Pepper

Beans

Corn

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Bowl

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic, cilantro, and salt and pepper. Fold dressing into the veggies and top with the crumbled cheese and toss.

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Cheese Crumbles