Mexican Fried Rice
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Mexican Fried Rice
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Mexican fried rice just like at your favorite Mexican restaurant is easy to make at home and has a ton of flavor. This simple side dish is perfect with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion diced (one cup)
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed
- 1 Jalapeno pepper diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoon taco sauce
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoon lime juice ½ lime
- 2 ½ cups cooked rice
- 2 green onions sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion to the hot oil and cook, 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the corn, jalapeno, garlic, taco sauce, lime juice, chili powder, paprika and cumin. Stir well until combined.
- Increase to medium-high heat. Stir in the cooked rice.
- Cook, stirring, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
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Notes
- Rice: Leftover rice works great for this recipe, but fresh rice will also work. Just cool the rice completely and refrigerate, uncovered, for a couple of hours so that you start off with cold rice.
- Chicken broth: I like to cook the rice in chicken broth or vegetable broth for extra flavor. You can also use tomato bullion cubes for a tomato-based broth.
- Storage: Store cooled Mexican rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- To Freeze: Store in a zip-top bag or freezer safe container for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge.
- Reheat: Reheat rice in the microwave on high, or in a skillet over medium low heat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Potassium
253mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
702IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 702IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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