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    Mexican Black Rice and Pumpkin Salad

    Updated: Jul 8th 2022 โ€ข Published: Sep 3rd 2017 โ€ข 23 Comments

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    This Mexican Black Rice and Pumpkin Salad is packed with flavour. Honey and cumin roasted pumpkin, nutty sweet black rice, creamy avocado, spicy chilli, zingy lime and fabulous fresh coriander. So many delicious flavours that make this salad a taste explosion.

    This Mexican Black Rice and Pumpkin Salad is packed with flavour. Honey and Cumin Roasted Pumpkin, nutty sweet black rice, creamy avocado, spicy chilli, zingy lime and fabulous fresh coriander. So many fabulous flavours that make this salad a taste explosion. From Sprinkles and Sprouts

    We all know I love roasted vegetables, I have a bit of an obsession with the sweet savoury intense flavour that you get when you roast veg. A whole recipe collection worth of obsession ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Just last month I shared my Roasted Spiced Carrot, Red Onion and Mozzarella Salad, and before that there was Roasted Fennel with Parmesan and Chives and so many more. Check out my roasted veg collection here.

    I have a few food obsessions ๐Ÿ˜‰ Remember my charred lemon obsession? Man that was a good G&T!!!  Or my dumpling obsession....haha I ate an awful lot of dumplings that month! And I still love them!

    But my long time obsession (other than pasta) has been roasted veg. Yes I am crazy, but I am my own personal kind of crazy!!!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    I can't help it, when you roast veg the natural sugars caramelise, and you get that smoky toffee flavour. A touch of olive oil, some salt and pepper and pretty much any veg you can think of tastes amazing roasted! Even the maligned Brussel Sprouts taste perfect when roasted!

    Today I have roasted pumpkin for you! Which is perfect for the start of fall up in the Northern hemisphere! Pumpkin season is fast approaching, which is good as I cannot get enough of it!!!

    This Mexican Black Rice and Pumpkin Salad is packed with flavour. Honey and Cumin Roasted Pumpkin, nutty sweet black rice, creamy avocado, spicy chilli, zingy lime and fabulous fresh coriander. So many fabulous flavours that make this salad a taste explosion. From Sprinkles and Sprouts

    I made this salad last week, demolished plenty and packaged the rest up for a friend. It travelled well, which makes it perfect for taking for lunch. Just be sure to give the chopped avocado a good coating of lime juice to make sure it doesn't go brown and mushy! If you have access to a work kitchen, even better would be to chop your avo when you want to eat your salad.

    If you have never cooked black rice before it is pretty simple. It is best cooked by the absorption method. Low heat and double the quantity of water to rice.
    If you can't find black rice, then wild rice would be a great substitute. Even white rice could be substituted in here. Although I would cook it in vegetable stock to add some extra flavour.

    This Mexican Black Rice and Pumpkin Salad is packed with flavour. Honey and Cumin Roasted Pumpkin, nutty sweet black rice, creamy avocado, spicy chilli, zingy lime and fabulous fresh coriander. So many fabulous flavours that make this salad a taste explosion. From Sprinkles and Sprouts

    Enjoy x

    P.S If you are a black rice fan then try my Black Rice, Goats Cheese and Maple Roasted Pumpkin Fall Salad!!


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    This Mexican Black Rice and Pumpkin Salad is packed with flavour. Honey and Cumin Roasted Pumpkin, nutty sweet black rice, creamy avocado, spicy chilli, zingy lime and fabulous fresh coriander. So many fabulous flavours that make this salad a taste explosion. From Sprinkles and Sprouts #SundaySupper
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    4.94 from 15 votes

    Mexican Black Rice and Pumpkin Salad

    This Mexican Black Rice and Pumpkin Salad is packed with flavour. Honey and Cumin Roasted Pumpkin, nutty sweet black rice, creamy avocado, spicy chilli, zingy lime and fabulous fresh coriander. So many fabulous flavours that make this salad a taste explosion.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 542kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ยฝ cup black rice
    • 1 small pumpkin see notes
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ยฝ teaspoon paprika
    • ยฝ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • salt and pepper
    • ยฝ red onion
    • 1 avocado
    • 2 limes
    • 1 red chilli
    • ยฝ tablespoon EVOO
    • handful coriander

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 200ยบC/390ยบF.

    To Cook the Rice

    • Wash the black rice a couple of times.
    • Bring 750ml (3 cups) of water to the boil, salt it and then add the black rice.
    • Bring to a simmer, put and the lid and turn the heat to low.
    • Cook the rice for 35 and then let it sit off the heat for a further 10 minutes.

    Whilst the rice is cooking prepare the pumpkin.

    • Cut/peel the skin from the pumpkin and then cut the flesh into chunky 'cubes'.
    • Lay the pumpkin over a lined baking sheet.
    • Drizzle over the olive oil and honey and then sprinkle over the cumin, paprika and smoked paprika.
    • Season generously with salt and pepper and roast for 25 minutes until soft and charred on the edges.

    Whilst the pumpkin is cooking prepare the garnishes.

    • Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
    • Cut the avocado into small chunks and squeeze over the juice of 1 lime.
    • Finely chop the red chilli.
    • Cut the remaining lime into wedges.

    To serve

    • Take a large bowl, add the rice and tip in the pumpkin along with any remaining oil on the baking sheet.
    • Spread over the avocado cubes, onion slices and chopped chilli.
    • Serve with a drizzle of EVOO, the lime wedges and a generous garnish of fresh coriander.

    Notes

    1 small pumpkin yielding 4 cups raw peeled and cubed
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    Nutritional Info Based on a Main Course Meal

    Nutrition

    Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 1653mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 29405IU | Vitamin C: 62.5mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 4.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Floor says

      July 02, 2022 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today, is was delicious!! I added pine nuts, cause I love 'm with everything :), and it worked, of course.

      Reply
    2. Jennifer SavorwithJennifer.com says

      March 07, 2018 at 12:46 am

      5 stars
      This looks crazy delicious! Itโ€™s in this weeks menu. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 09, 2018 at 11:52 am

        Thank you Jennifer, I hope everyone enjoys it ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    3. Marie says

      March 07, 2018 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      What a beautiful and healthy salad! Everything looks so flavourful and I especially love the roasted pumpkin! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 09, 2018 at 11:47 am

        Isn't it just so bright and colourful.
        Thank you for stopping by Marie

        Reply
    4. Danielle says

      March 07, 2018 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      The pumpkin in this looks amazing. What a delicious and hearty salad this looks.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:12 pm

        It is such bright salad that you always feel better eating it ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    5. Beth says

      March 07, 2018 at 12:19 am

      5 stars
      This salad with all of the roasted vegetables looks wonderful! I am such a huge fan of pumpkin and this dish is so colorful!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 09, 2018 at 12:08 pm

        I love food that is as gorgeous as it is delicious ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    6. Christina Shoemaker says

      March 07, 2018 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      What a beautiful dish! I love the combo of black rice and pumpkin. It sounds absolutely perfect! Will be making!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 09, 2018 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you Christina, the colours are just fabulous aren't they ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    7. Christine says

      September 04, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      I'm obsessed with roast vegetables too! I like to roast a batch every week and turn them into meals throughout the week. This recipe is just how I like it!

      Reply
    8. Helene D'Souza says

      September 04, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      Now that looks like a great weeknight dinner idea. It looks quite colorful and in my books that means its fresh and nutritious, just the way I like my food. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    9. Sarah says

      September 04, 2017 at 10:03 pm

      I am seriously ready for pumpkin EVERYTHING and am loving the looks and sounds of this salad! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
    10. Julia says

      September 04, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmm, I love the colors and flavors! Delish!

      Reply
    11. Monica | Nourish & Fete says

      September 04, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      Well, this just sounds fabulous, and perfect for fall with the pumpkin. I especially love your photos, and the vibrant colors. They make me want to dive right in! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    12. Karl @ Healthy Kreation says

      September 04, 2017 at 8:11 am

      5 stars
      Love the simplicity and colorfulness of this dish. I've never been a fan of pumpkins but this is worth a try. Thanks for sharing this.

      Reply
    13. Christie says

      September 04, 2017 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      This is such a pretty salad! I love all those gorgeous colors.

      Reply
    14. Denise Wright says

      September 04, 2017 at 1:16 am

      I'm excited to try this because it's both colorful and interesting looking. I've never had black rice but I but I will love it.

      Reply
    15. Laura Dembowski says

      September 04, 2017 at 12:31 am

      Honestly, it's too soon for pumpkin for me - I want summer to last forever!!! But I love that you used real pumpkin, it's an awesome ingredient that is not celebrated enough.

      Reply
    16. Tara says

      September 03, 2017 at 11:35 pm

      Such beautiful colors! The flavors sound absolutely incredible.

      Reply
    17. Cindy @CindysRecipesAndWritings says

      September 03, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      i bought black rice and have yet to try it. Thanks for this recipe!

      Reply
    18. Liz Berg says

      September 03, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      I love, love the vibrant colors, plus this looks like an absolutely delicious salad!

      Reply

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