Nutty Brown Rice Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 1hr20 mins

Total: 2hrs30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Nutty Brown Rice Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked brown rice

1 ½ cups water

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

rinsed and drained

¼ cup chopped red onion

¼ cup sliced fresh mushrooms

¼ cup bite-size broccoli florets

¼ cup chopped green bell pepper

¼ cup chopped red bell pepper

¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper

2 tablespoons chopped raw almonds

¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper

2 tablespoons fat free Italian-style dressing

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 2

Place cooled rice in a large bowl. Stir in the kidney beans red onions mushrooms broccoli bell peppers and almonds; season with pepper. Toss salad with the Italian dressing and olive oil.

Step 3

Chill for at least one hour before serving.

Nutritional Information

Nutty Brown Rice Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 223.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.1g 14%

Carbohydrates: 39.2g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 6.3g 25%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 4.5g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 254.2IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 28.3mg 47%

Folate: 16.4mcg 4%

Calcium: 42.6mg 4%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 54.9mg 20%

Potassium: 176.3mg 5%

Sodium: 203.1mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 40.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.