Name: Mexican Fiesta Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups of long grain white rice; 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon of cumin; 1 teaspoon of chili powder; 1 teaspoon of paprika; 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes, drained; 1 can (15 oz) of black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup of frozen corn; 2 cups of vegetable broth; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Mexican Fiesta Rice Recipe

Trixie Enciso Modified: September 16, 2023

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How To Make Mexican Fiesta Rice

A flavorful and colorful rice dish with a Mexican twist, perfect for a fiesta!

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups of long grain white rice
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 oz) of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup of frozen corn
2 cups of vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the cumin, chili powder, and paprika to the skillet. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices.
Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, frozen corn, and vegetable broth to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine everything together. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors marry.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories : 340kcal
Total Fat : 5g
Saturated Fat : 0.8g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 780mg
Total Carbohydrates : 67g
Dietary Fiber : 9g
Sugar : 5g
Protein : 10g

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