5.0 from 12 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
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
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until the garlic is aromatic.
- Stir in the diced onions and red bell pepper and cook until the onions are translucent (approximately 2-3 minutes).
- Add in the corn and black beans. Cook for 1 minute until they are heated through.
- 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.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.