Vegetarian

Warm Winter Squash Black Bean and Rice Salad is for Dinner.

Warm Winter Squash Black Bean and Rice Salad takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Warm Winter Squash Black Bean and Rice Salad takes 30 minutes to cook.

Warm Winter Squash Black Bean and Rice Salad makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Warm Winter Squash Black Bean and Rice Salad are:

1 cup dry brown rice
3 cups cubed winter squash (any variety)
1 medium onion (red or white), coarsely chopped
1 sweet bell pepper, coarsely chopped (or similar amount of both red and green peppers)
1.5 cups cooked black beans (or 1 can, rinsed/drained)
2 leaves of kale, torn to pieces (about 3-4 cups)
2 gloves minced garlic
1/2 cup fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
1 T. olive oil
3-4 T. lime juice (to taste)
1/2 tsp. cumin
salt & pepper to taste

Here is how you make Warm Winter Squash Black Bean and Rice Salad:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Prepare winter squash (kabocha or butternut are best) as directed ahead of time.Combine cubed squash, chopped onion, and peppers on a baking sheet covered in foil or a silpat mat. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.Roast vegetables in oven for 20-35 minutes, until squash is nearly tender. Remove part-way through cooking to stir for even roasting. When squash is almost completely cooked, remove from oven and add chopped kale to the pan, lightly coating with oil. Return to oven for another 4-6 minutes.As the vegetables roast, prepare the brown rice in a pressure cooker to finish in time.* Prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, mined garlic, cumin, and a dash of salt and pepper. When vegetables have finished roasting, combine in an extra large bowl with cooked rice, pre-cooked beans, chopped parsley or cilantro, and the dressing. Serve warm.Serving Size:?Makes approx. 6 meal-portions, or 8-10 side portions.

The nutritional information for Warm Winter Squash Black Bean and Rice Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 212.8

• Total Fat: 3.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 415.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 42.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 11.5 g
• Protein: 8.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Warm Winter Squash Black Bean and Rice Salad is Vegan