Black Bean & Brown Rice Salad

Black Bean & Brown Rice Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 Tomatoes, chopped
• 1 Large Red Pepper, chopped
• 1 Tin Black Beans
• 145g Easy Cook Brown Rice
• Pinch Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Basil
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Coriander
• 2 Green Chillies, minced
• 170ml Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Tsp Minced Garlic
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion, chopped
• Freshly Ground Salt & Pepper, to taste
• 1 Tin Sweetcorn

Method:

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red pepper, chillies, lemon juice, coriander, basil, cayenne pepper, sweetcorn and beans. Stir to combine the vegetables, then set aside. 

2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil at a medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté until they are translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute. Pour in rice and toss to coat. Cook rice according to packet instructions. Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly. 

3. Combine the rice, vegetable mixture, salt and pepper and serve.