Mexican Fried Rice
Mexican Fried Rice is an easy side dish and made with simple ingredients. If you are looking for a Mexican style rice, this is the one to make.
Servings: 6
Cost: $5.30, $0.88 per Serving
Ingredients
For the Rice:
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- ½ Onion finely diced
- ½ Red Bell Pepper diced
- 1 cup Black Beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn
- 4 cups Cooked Rice
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup Red Enchilada Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened.
- Stir in the black beans and corn. Cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Add the cooked rice and pour the sauce over the top. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
