Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad

Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad

Rice and Beans Packed with Herbs and Spices

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

185
calories
8.8 g
fat
22.1 g
carbohydrates
4.5 g
protein
0 mg
cholesterol
477 mg
sodium
Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad

Recipe Description

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A flavorful rice, black bean, celery, green onion and black olive salad combined with a wonderful array of fresh herbs like basil, thyme, parsley and cilantro and tossed in a vinaigrette dressing with ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and garlic powder for an overwhelmingly, tasty dish!

To make Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare seasoning

    2 min
    Step 1 - Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad

    In a small mixing bowl, combine the basil, thyme, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and garlic powder together.

  2. 2

    Combine salad ingredients

    3 min
    Step 2 - Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad

    In a large bowl, gently toss the rice, black beans, celery, olives and green onions.

  3. 3

    Add seasoning

    1 min
    Step 3 - Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad

    Season rice salad with 1 teaspoon of the prepared seasoning.

  4. 4

    Prepare dressing

    10 min
    Step 4 - Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad

    In a mixing bowl, gently whisk the vinegar and olive oil with the prepared seasoning, then stand to rest for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 5 - Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad

    Toss the salad dressing into rice salad before serving!

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About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Fiona
April 4, 2024
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Superb! I made this herbed rice with spicy black bean salad for a family gathering, and everybody loved it. The fresh herbs gave such a delightful taste, even my kids kept asking for more. It's so simple to prepare and healthy too. Definitely a new family favorite.

Frankie
February 12, 2024
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Tasty! This Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad hit the spot for me. I whipped it up for a chill cookout and everyone loved it, especially the spicy kick! It’s super easy and packed with flavor. Definitely a go-to for my next gathering! Can't wait to make it again.

Greg Thompson
October 12, 2023
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Wow! This Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad is so delightful. I made it for my wife on our anniversary, and we couldn’t stop talking about the flavors! It’s super easy and fresh. Highly recommended for anyone looking to impress someone special or just enjoy a great meal.

Valentina Wiñans
May 2, 2023
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¡Increíble! Mis hijos se lo comieron todo y me pidieron más. La combinación de hierbas es perfecta y el sabor es excepcional. Definitivamente lo haré más veces. ¡Gracias por esta receta!

Olivia
May 2, 2023
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Delicious!

Catherine Smith
January 11, 2023
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So freshy good!

Victor Adams
September 18, 2021
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This recipe is superb! I made it for a quick dinner with friends and they all loved it. The flavors from the herbs make it special.

Yancy
January 13, 2021
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Superb!

David Thompson
December 17, 2020
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Mate, this Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad is an absolute gem! I whipped it up for a mate’s BBQ, and everyone were raving. The combo of herbs and spice just hit the spot! Wish I found it sooner. It’s dead easy and delish! Cheers for shareing this fab recipe!

Karen Smith
April 21, 2020
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This Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad rocks! It’s sooo easy to throw together. I served it at my last get-together, and everyone went nuts over it. Definitely a keeper for chill hangouts! Tasty, fresh, perfect!

Yasmin Turner
January 6, 2020
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Absolutely delicious meal!

Ursula
November 1, 2019
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Delicious, simply divine!

Irene
October 5, 2019
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OMG, this Herbed Rice with Spicy Black Bean Salad is a total lifesaver! Made it for my fam last night, and they were all raving! So easy to whip up and packed with flavor. Definitely a new fave at our dinner table! ✨

Athina
August 29, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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