Mexican Fried Rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    237 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Fried Rice

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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.

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Ingredients

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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
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Instructions

  1. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl.  Set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until the garlic is aromatic.
  3. Stir in the diced onions and red bell pepper and cook until the onions are translucent (approximately 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add in the corn and black beans.  Cook for 1 minute until they are heated through.
  5. Then stir in the cooked rice and the sauce mixture.  Stir thoroughly to coat all the ingredients with the sauce. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until all the ingredients are heated through.
  6. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 569mg (24%) Potassium 245mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 697IU (14%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 569mg 24%
Potassium 245mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 697IU 14%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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