Recipe Black Bean and Rice Salad (Vegetarian)

Required Ingredients:

• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn; drain and reserve liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparing/Cooking:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cilantro, basil, red pepper flakes, corn, and beans.
• Stir to combine the vegetables, then set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil at a medium-low heat.
• Add onions and saute until they are translucent.
• Add garlic and saute for another minute.
• Pour in rice and toss to coat.
• Add reserved liquid from the corn and beans, along with any additional liquid as directed on the rice box.
• Cook the rice to package specifications.
• Let the rice cool slightly.
• Combine the rice and vegetable mixture.
• Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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