Red Beans and Rice SaladINGREDIENTS2 cups Water 1 cup Natural Directions Organic Long Grain White Rice 2 tsp. Dried Thyme 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper Two (2) 15 oz. cans Natural Directions Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup Green Bell Pepper, finely diced Two (2) 14.5 oz. cans Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles, drained 1 cup Red Onion, finely diced 1/2 cup Natural Directions Organic Italian Vinaigrette DIRECTIONS In a heavy saucepan, combine water, rice, thyme and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. In a large bowl, combine rice, beans, bell peppers, tomatoes and red onion. Pour salad dressing over the rice mixture, stir gently and serve warm or cold. |