This is the time of year when I clean out my cabinets and use up all the stuff that’s been there since last year.  I’m looking forward to growing season, and anything that’s been in my cabinets for an entire year needs to get eaten!  So here’s an idea for something to do with some brown rice and a can of black beans.

1 red pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
the juice of 1 orange
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry basil
1/4 teaspoon dry oregano
1/4 teaspoon dry thyme
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 finely diced jalapeno pepper

Mix everything together and serve.  Goes great with salmon, or with canned tuna if you’re trying to use that up, too.