SIDE DISH

BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

• 1 packet microwaveable brown rice

•  ½ cup rinsed and drained canned black beans

• 1 cup chopped cilantro

• 4 tablespoons reduced-fat vinaigrette

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

• 1 medium tomato, sliced

Heat rice according to package instructions. Measure out 1 cup rice and place in a bowl. (Save the rest for another meal.) Add beans, cilantro, dressing and salt and pepper to taste. Mix and fluff with a fork. Serve sliced tomato on the side. Makes 2 servings.

Per serving: 211 calories (14 percent from fat), 3.3 g fat (0.4 g saturated, 1.1 g monounsaturated), 2 mg cholesterol, 7.4 g protein, 39.2 g carbohydrates, 6.1 g fiber, 421 mg sodium.

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