Vegetarian Taco Rice
Elevate your taco night with this vibrant and wholesome Vegetarian Taco Rice recipe! Packed with hearty black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes, and fragrant spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this one-pan dish delivers bold Tex-Mex flavors in every bite. Perfectly balanced with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, it pairs effortlessly with creamy avocado, crunchy tortilla chips, or a dollop of sour cream. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian taco rice is an easy, crowd-pleasing weeknight meal that's bursting with color and nutrition. Whether you're looking for a satisfying plant-based dish or a new twist on Mexican-inspired comfort food, this recipe is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced bell pepper
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can (15 ounces, rinsed and drained) black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup (optional) shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cooked rice, black beans, frozen corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Season with salt and black pepper, then reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Serve warm in bowls and enjoy as is or with tortilla chips, avocado slices, or sour cream on the side!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 819 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 607 mg | 13% | |
*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.
