Zesty Rice and Bean Salad

Made with whole-grain rice and fiber-rich beans, this tasty, slightly spicy rice and bean salad adds a good nutritional boost to any picnic or cookout.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked whole grain rice, cooled (microwave variety is quick and easy)
• 1 15 ounce can low-sodium mixed beans or pinto beans (or choose your favorite type)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped, with juices
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 1/ 2 cup cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime

Preparation:

Combine cooked rice with drained and rinsed beans, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice. Toss well and chill until ready to serve.

Serves 6

Per Serving: Calories 173, Calories from Fat 8, Total Fat 1g (sat 0.2g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 7mg, Carbohydrate 33.1g, Fiber 7.6g, Protein 8.2g

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