Lunch: Yellow Rice & Black Bean Salad Recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 teaspoon salt
4 green onions, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

Instructions

Place three teaspoons cumin in a small skillet; cook over medium heat for l minute or until aromas are released. Stir in lime juice and oil; set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine turmeric and remaining cumin. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the water, rice and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Cool. Stir in onions and half of the lime juice mixture.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add the rice mixture and remaining lime juice mixture; toss to coat.

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