Terrytx (10:48:54 AM) :

Black Bean and Rice Salad
Recipe By :Houston Chronicle-6/20/98
Serving Size : 2

1/2 cup long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or balsamic)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 medium garlic clove -- crushed
1 cup canned black beans -- rinsed & drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper

Bring a large pot with 2-3 qts of water to a boil. Add rice and boil, uncovered, about 10 min. Test a grain; rice should be cooked through but not soft. Drain. Meanwhile whisk vinegar, oil and water together. Add onion and garlic. Add to rice with the beans and cilantro and toss with a fork. Add salt and pepper to taste.

363 cal, 11.3 g pro, 61.5 g carb, 7.7 g fat, 0 chol, 7 mg sod