Easy Fiesta Rice
Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Easy Fiesta Rice is a one-pot dish that transforms simple pantry staples into a deliciously zesty creation perfect for any meal. Featuring fluffy long-grain white rice infused with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder, this recipe is elevated with fresh vegetables, black beans, frozen corn, and tomatoes with green chilies for a rich and hearty texture. Finished with a bright squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this versatile dish is an excellent side for tacos, grilled chicken, or even a meatless main course. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Ideal for lovers of Tex-Mex cuisine, this recipe is your ticket to dinner-table excitement!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 medium onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium lime
- 0.25 cup cilantro
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear and set it aside.
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Finely chop the onion and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.
Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the saucepan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the rice, ensuring it gets coated in the oil and mixes with the vegetables.
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juices), ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
Simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
After 15 minutes, add the frozen corn and black beans to the saucepan. Stir gently to combine.
Continue to simmer, covered, for an additional 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the juice of one lime and the chopped cilantro.
Serve warm as a side dish or a base for your favorite protein, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3641 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.2 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2248 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
