
Spiced Black Bean & Rice Salad in a Jar
35 min
Meal
Salad
Make-ahead
Servings
(1 litre jar per serving)
Total
35 minPrep
15 minCook
20 minFree from
Ingredients
Grain
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1½ cups (300 g)uncooked white rice
Spiced beans
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1 Tbsp (15 mL)vegetable oil
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3 cups (516 g)cooked black beans
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2 tsp (5 g)chili powder
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2 tsp (6 g)garlic powder
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2 tsp (5 g)onion powder
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2 tsp (5 g)paprika powder
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2 tsp (6 g)ground cumin
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½ tspground black pepper
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½ tspsalt
Dressing
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¼ cup (60 mL)olive oil
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2limes, juiced
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2cloves garlic, crushed
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2 tsp (5 g)paprika powder
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1 tsp (3 g)ground cumin
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½ tspground black pepper
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1 tsp (6 g)salt
Salad
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2 cups (330 g)canned corn
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2red bell peppers, diced
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1small red onion, diced
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2avocados, diced*
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2 cups (360 g)cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup (38 g)pickled jalapeño slices
Optional garnish
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fresh cilantro
Directions
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, let cool off completely.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add the oil, beans, and spices. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the beans are covered in spices and cooked through. Remove from the heat and let the beans cool off completely.
- Make the dressing by mixing all ingredients in a bowl.
- To assemble the mason jars, start with dividing the dressing between four jars. Add rice, beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, tomatoes. Top with the jalapeño slices, and add cilantro if desired.
- When ready to devour, give it a good mix before enjoying.
Notes
- * To keep the chopped avocadoes from browning, toss them in a bit of lemon or lime juice, if desired.
- Variations: add any other veggies, such as cucumber or carrots.
Storage
- The meal can be stored in mason jars in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Plate method
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Grains 28%
• uncooked white rice
Proteins 19%
• cooked black beans
Fruits & Veggies 53%
• lime
• clove garlic
• canned corn
• red bell pepper
• small red onion
• avocado
• cherry tomatoes
• pickled jalapeño slices
Calcium
No significant sources of calciumFat
• vegetable oil
• olive oil
• avocado
Nutrition info
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Discussion & Rating
My partner and I have really differing tastes so I struggle to find something we both enjoy and will keep coming back to. This recipe has been amazing for us as it’s healthy, easy to make and something we both love! Literally have this every week. Thanks so much Sadia!
I've made this so many times now. It's just so full of flavor and spice. Love it.