Friday, November 19, 2010

Corn, Roasted Red Pepper, Rice Salad 

1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup roasted red peppers in water, drained and chopped
1 box (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups cooked brown rice

Dressing:
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon cumin

Heat oil over medium heat in large skillet. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

Add red peppers and corn and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer to large bowl and add cilantro and cooked rice.

In medium bowl combine dressing ingredients. Toss salad with dressing and refrigerate 1 hour for flavors to blend.

Makes 4 servings (3/4 cup per serving)…Diabetic friendly.

Calories 233,  Fat 9g,  Protein 6g, Carbohydrate 35g,  Fiber 4g

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