From One-Dish Vegan by Robin Robertson ($16.95, Harvard Common Press, 2013) Recipe © 2014 by Robin Robertson and used by permission of The Harvard Common Press
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25 minutes prep time + 20 minutes marinate time - Serves 6
- 6 oz green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 c)
- 1 1/2 c cooked dark red kidney beans or 1 (15.5-oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 c cooked black beans or 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 (2-oz) jar chopped pimientos, drained
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh Italian parsley
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 c cold cooked long-grain brown rice
- 2 scallions, minced
- Torn mixed salad greens, for serving
- 8 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
Instructions
1. Steam green beans over boiling water until tender, about 7 minutes. Run beans under cold water to stop cooking process and retain color; drain well.
2. In a large bowl, combine green beans, kidney beans, black beans, cucumber, pimientos, and parsley. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk in oil until emulsified and smooth. Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss to coat. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
4. Add rice and scallions to bean mixture and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Arrange salad greens in a serving bowl or on plates, top with rice-bean mixture and tomatoes, and serve.
Kitchen Note: For a variation, substitute chickpeas or white beans for either the kidney or black beans. Diced avocado makes a good addition. Roasted red bell pepper may be substituted for the pimiento.
