Parsley Pesto Rice and Bean Salad Recipe

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Parsley Pesto Rice and Bean Salad
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  1. Over medium heat, combine vegetable oil in pot with 1 teaspoon garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant and light brown (1 to 2 minutes). Add rice and stir until rice is coated in oil/garlic mixture. Add water, cover, wait until rice boils, then turn heat to low and cook until rice is completely cooked (about 20 minutes).
  2. Meanwhile, brown the chorizo in a frying pan, chopping it up with a spatula while browning, then drain on tray with paper towels. Heat 3 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add the onions and 2 teaspoons garlic, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add the beans, 4 teaspoons of lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cook until warmed through.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine parsley, remaining lemon juice, remaining garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and blend until parsley is finely chopped. Stream in the remaining extra virgin olive oil while the blender/food processor is still on and blend until smooth. Add extra oil if the mixture appears too thick or is not blending properly.
  4. Place the rice in a large serving bowl, stir in chorizo and parsley pesto mixture, and top with extra chopped fresh parsley (optional).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 391.08 Kcal (1637 kJ)
Calories from fat 226.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.16g 39%
Cholesterol 2.84mg 1%
Sodium 139.68mg 6%
Potassium 194.59mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.36g 12%
Sugars 1.34g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 11%
Protein 5.53g 11%
Vitamin C 20mg 33%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 41.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 179.93 Kcal (753 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.58g 39%
Cholesterol 1.3mg 1%
Sodium 64.26mg 6%
Potassium 89.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 16.73g 12%
Sugars 0.61g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 11%
Protein 2.55g 11%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 33%
Iron 1mg 12%
Calcium 19.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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