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Spiced Black Bean & Rice Salad in a Jar
35 min
Main
Salad
Servings
(1 litre jar per serving)
Total
35 minPrep
15 minCook
20 minFree from
soy
peanut
tree nut
sesame
gluten
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 (4 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)extra virgin 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 (2 g)ground cumin
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½ tspground black pepper
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½ tspsalt
Salad
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2 cups (328 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 (300 g)cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup (38 g)pickled jalapeños, sliced
Optional garnish
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fresh cilantro
Directions
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, let cool completely.
- Add all of the spiced bean ingredients to a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- Make the dressing by mixing all ingredients in a bowl.
- To assemble the mason jar, start by dividing the dressing between the jars. Then add the rice at the base, followed by the beans and veggies.
- When ready to devour, give it a good mix. Enjoy!
Notes
- †To keep the chopped avocadoes from browning, toss them in a bit of lemon or lime juice, if desired.
Storage
- The meal can be stored in mason jar in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Plate method
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Grains & Starches 28%
• uncooked white rice
Proteins 18%
• cooked black beans
Fruits & Veggies 54%
• lime
• clove garlic
• canned corn
• red bell pepper
• small red onion
• avocado
• cherry tomato
• pickled jalapeño
Calcium
No significant sources of calciumFat
• vegetable oil
• extra virgin olive oil
• avocado
Nutrition info
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Discussion & Rating
I used gochugaru instead of chili flakes, because it's what I had and it gave the salad a really good smokey flavour, but I got to say that the dressing blew me away 🤯
Just perfect
this is really one of my favourite recipes ever it’s so easy and so incredibly flavourful 🤩
This salad came in so handy when I had to pack lunch for my partner at a short notice. He loved it! The presentation is a big plus too
This salad was so easy to put together and looks so impressive. Roll on tomorrow’s picnic 😊
I already love to snack the black beans right out of the pan! :D
Awesome salad!
Really delicious!! Made this tonight and didn’t alter anything. I’m def going to make this again! Thank you!
I’ve made a couple of times & I love the freshness of this dish! I had again for dinner last night. The dressing really brings a brightness that I love.
This dish is absolutely AMAZING and so easy to make. I'm typing this right after making & eating it, and I feel so satisfied and grateful! The work of you and your team has seriously simplified my life, thank you so much!
This has been our ‘Tuesday lunch’ for a couple of weeks now. Looking forward to it every week.
I cooked the rice and beans the night before so they can cool down. On the day I layer everything except the tomatoes and avo. I cut and add them at work to give myself the ‘freshly made’ idea.
I absolutely love this, it’s so wholesome and flavorful and filling!
Another absolute delight! This is delicious, filling and perfect on a warm summers night. Nice job, Sadia and the PUL team☺️
Perfect!!
A very non-traditional salad, but it definitely feels like you're getting your vegetables in as well as healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil. I've been making it for lunch for the past few weeks, and the variety of ingredients means I don't get tired of it. The rice and beans are filling and the dressing is wonderfully acidic. I also appreciate Sadia's inclusion of canned vegetables in her recipes.
Has anyone a suggestion what to use instead of avocado?
I really enjoy this recipe on a regular basis. I like that it uses the plate method, which I like to use for lunch and dinner. The flavours are delicious. I suggest making the rice and beans first and later, when they are cool, making the salad and dressing and putting it all together. It doesn't have to go in a jar, it can go in your usual reusable container for lunch. It's even better the next day when the dressing has had a chance to seep into the rice. For just myself I halve the recipe and that gets 2 large serves or 3 small. Once I shared it with a friend and they suggested eating it with pita or corn chips. If you add less or no rice, this could be a great substitute! I highly recommend this recipe. Thank you Pick Up Limes for the recipe AND for the great video to go with it!
My absolute go to recipe! Whether it's comfort food or when I don't know what to cook, or when I need something for several days. A great recipe! The mix of spiciness, garlic and the lime is really great!
Wow! This was incredible! We made this for a road/camping trip last month. It was a hit! This recipe has found its way to my collection of favorites. 😋
Amazing! such an easy and delicious meal!
This salad is amazinggggg!! 10/10. This is the salad that gets you into salad.
The spiced beans are SO delicious, especially combined with the dressing. I didn’t know black beans could actually taste this good.
I’m always amazed by your recipes. It taste so good, it’s rich and easy to make. I love it!
Omg I love this!! I made this today for my family and everyone loved it, especially my brother who can't get enough of mexican food. I will be making this many more times because it is so simple too!
Very delicious and filling ! :) i especially love the spiced beans !!
I've made this so many times! It's an absolute favorite. I often make it for dinner and instead of chilling and storing ingredients, I serve it all hot in a big bowl with tortilla chips. The dressing really takes it to the next level.
De-li-ci-ous!!!
Perfect for week lunches. It's so simple and the dressing makes it extra delicious.
I live in Canada and used Classico pasta sauce glasses which are perfect for this.
I changed the recipe up a bit and added Mexican veggie ground "beef" that I fried crispy. I'm keeping the dressing and avocado separate.
10/10 will do again!
I love meals in jars, are so tasty and convenient :)
Made this a few times now. I found the spice mix for the beans just a little too much (like too powdery) so I use slightly less than the recipe amounts for each. So good!!
This was sooo yummy, quite addictive also 🤗
Super delicious 🤤 and great to prepare ahead
Love this recipe, it's in my regular lunch prep rotation. And if you're not sure about the pickled jalapeno slices: I 100% recommend. I'm now officially addicted. :)
I love this salad during the warmer months, especially as I am a big fan of Mexican food! I think it is not only delicious but super easy to prepare. I tend to make the rice, beans and dressing on day one and then assemble it with the fresh veggies over the next four days for tasty lunches.
I work night shifts at Mcdonalds and would usually end just eating food there on my break which never made me feel good (mentally and physically) but meal prepping this recipe (along with others like the yummy rose pasta!) and taking it with me to work for dinner has made me feel much better and as a plus I'm more full (so I don't have craving for nuggets lol) and more energy for the rest of my shift!
Thank you so much!
I made this and it was delicious. I added vegan shredded cheese and avocado, so good.
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.