Make this flavorful Fiesta Rice, a Mexican-inspired side dish combining fluffy rice with a delicious mix of corn, beans, tomatoes, and peppers.
Servings : 8servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tablespoonsbutter
1smallyellow onion,diced
1smallsmall red bell pepper,diced
2 to 3 clovesgaric,minced
1¼cupsuncooked long grain rice
1can (10 ounces)diced tomatoes with green chilies
1can (15 ounces)reduced sodium black beans,rinsed
1can (15 ounces)sweet corn kernels,rinsed
1teaspoonground cumin,or to taste
¼teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonfresh ground pepper
2cupsorganic low sodium vegetable broth
chopped fresh cilantro
1tablespoonfresh lime juice
Instructions
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onions and red peppers; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue to cook for 30 seconds.
Add the rice and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove the lid, fluff with a fork, and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: rice recipes, side dish, vegetarian recipe