Mixed bean and rice salad

16 ratings

Prep Time:10 mins

Cooking Time:25 mins

Serves:6 Adults

This delicious salad is suitable for vegetarians and is a perfect lunch recipe!

About this recipe

Adapted from 101 Square Meals

Ingredients

375g of rice
2 x 400g cans of mixed beans
340g of sweetcorn
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 red peppers, diced
Zest and juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons of honey
1 red chilli, finely sliced

Method

Cook rice according to packet instructions.
Once cooked, rinse under cold water to cool.
When cold, combine in a bowl with the beans, sweetcorn, onion and red peppers.
Mix the lime zest and juice, honey and chilli together.
Pour over the rice mixture and mix well.

What you will need

Cheese grater
Chopping board
Chopping knife
Mixing bowl
Saucepan
Wooden spoon

Nutritional Information:

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1/6 of this recipe contains

Energy

1838kj

435kcal

22%

Fat

2.2g

Saturates

0.3g

Sugars

8.5g

Salt

2 of your 5 a day

FOOD SAFETY

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HEALTHY EATING

Protein

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts are rich in protein.

"This recipe is packed with protein and low in salt while also being filled with flavour."

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