Spiced Curried Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad

This recipe I created has all you need for a meal or you can use it as a side dish. The beans and rice form a complete protein and the brown rice has great fiber and nutty flavor. The cilantro curry and the red wine shallot vinaigrette is fresh and bright.



1 cup uncooked brown rice
2cups water
1 bay leaf
1 t curry
1/2 t coriander
pinch of cayenne pepper

bring to boil and then turn to simmer for 30-35 minutes
cool immediately.
when rice is cool add all ingredients below and toss with vinaigrette.

1 1/2 cup black beans "dried and cooked or canned", if canned please rinse well under water.
1/2 cup each
cucumbers, diced
fresh red bell pepper, diced
celery diced
fresh cilantro, rough chop
1/4 cup dice red onion or shallots


Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1 cup olive oil or canola oil, 1 T minced shallots and 1/2 t minced garlic, 1 T water. Shake well and use only enough dressing to moisten salad to your taste.


Bon Appetit