Creole Red Beans and Rice Salad

Creole Red Beans and Rice Salad
Creole Red Beans and Rice Salad
Pick up some roasted or steamed vegetables from a deli or salad bar and some corn bread to serve alongside. Vanilla ice cream topped with sliced peaches and toasted pecans would be a nice ending. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
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  • Served Person: Makes 2 servings
Cajun/Creole Salad Bean Rice Tomato Side Quick & Easy Bell Pepper Summer Thyme Boil Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • Carbohydrate 70 g(23%)
  • Cholesterol 20 mg(7%)
  • Fat 10 g(15%)
  • Fiber 9 g(37%)
  • Protein 12 g(24%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(9%)
  • Sodium 400 mg(17%)
  • Calories 410

Preparation Combine 1 cup water, rice, 1 tablespoon thyme and cayenne in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring just to boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl. Add beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, dressing and remaining 2 tablespoons thyme; toss to combine. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Preparation Combine 1 cup water, rice, 1 tablespoon thyme and cayenne in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring just to boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl. Add beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, dressing and remaining 2 tablespoons thyme; toss to combine. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.