BROWN RICE SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS & CORN

BROWN RICE SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS & CORN

1 cup instant brown rice
15 oz canned black beans, rinsed & drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
¼ cup scallions, chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
2 tsp jalapeno peppers, pickled, minced or less to taste
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp lime zest, finely grated
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
1 medium lime, quartered

Cook rice according to package directions.

While rice is still warm, stir in beans, corn, scallions, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and zest; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges. Yields about 1 heaping cup per serving.

SERVES: 4
POINTS value per serving: 4
SOURCE: weightwatchers.com
CORE: Yes