Yucatecan Rice Salad Recipe

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14 mins (prep 7, cooking 7)

13 ingredients

4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)

Yucatecan cuisine combines Spanish, Mexican, and Caribbean flavors. In this spicy recipe, an authentic combination of turmeric, black beans, and olives accompanies the rice. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Categories: oxmoor-house , low-cholesterol , rice~grains , beans , quick , salads ,

1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup instant whole-grain brown rice (such as minute)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup jalapeño-stuffed green olives, coarsely chopped (about 11 olives)
1/3 cup prechopped red onion
3 (0.5-ounce) slices reduced-fat monterey jack cheese with jalapeño peppers, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
lemon wedges (optional)

Serving Size (106.41 g)

Servings 4

Amount per Serving

Calories 177.52 Calories from Fat 88.38

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.82g 60.43%

Saturated Fat 1.48g 29.53%

Trans Fat 0.0g %

Cholesterol 0.79mg 1.05%

Sodium 589.57mg 98.26%

Total Carbohydrate 20.82g 27.75%

Dietary Fiber 2.26 g 36.11%

Sugars 0.8 g %

Protein 2.25g 17.96%

Vitamin A 147.97IU% Vitamin C 0.0mg%

Calcium 24.14mg% Iron 0.59mg%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet value must be higher or lower depending upon your calorie needs:

Calories 2,000 2,500

Total Fat Less Than 65g 80g

Sat Fat Less Than 20g 25g

Cholesterol Less Than 300mg 300mg

Sodium Less Than 2,400mg 2,400mg

Total Carb 300g 375g

Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

Potassium 3,500 mg

Protein 50 g

Calories Per Gram

Fat 9•Carbohydrate 4•Protein 4

*Nutrition information was calculated excluding the following ingredients:
ground turmeric, chopped fresh cilantro, lemon wedges