Mexican Fried Rice
Simple Mexican fried rice made with colorful peppers and Mexican seasoning
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 2½ Tbsp Corn Oil
- 1½ Tbsp Garlic Shredded
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds Optional
- ¼ cup Red Onions Finely diced
- 6 pieces Mini Sweet Peppers Use a variety of colors
- ⅔ cup Black Beans From can, drained
- ⅔ cup White Beans From can, drained
- 2 cups Basmati Rice Uncooked
- 2½ tsp Salt Adjust to taste
- 1 Jalapeno Finely chopped, Optional
- 3 Tbsp Taco Seasoning Or Fajita Seasoning
- 5 cups Water Set about ½ cup aside
- 1 cup Baby sweet peas Do not thaw, if using frozen
- ½ cup Green Enchilada Sauce Optional
- 1 Tbsp Lime Juice
For The Garinish
- ¼ cup Baby Sweet Peas Thawed and drained
- 3 Tbsp Red Onions Finely diced
- Cilantro Finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat a heavy bottom pan for 30 seconds on medium heat and then add the oil
- Add the cumin seeds and garlic
- After 30 seconds, add the onions and mini sweet peppers
- Saute for about 4 minutes on medium heat making sure it doesn't burn
- Add the black beans and white beans
- Saute for 2 minutes then add the rice
- Stir fry the rice for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly
- Add the jalapeno, taco seasoning and salt
- Add the water, but, save about ½ cup
- Cover it and let it cook on medium heat for 10 minutes
- Uncover, add the peas and green enchilada sauce
- Cover again and cook for another 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently
- If it feels too dry, add the ½ cup of water
- When done, mix in the lime juice
- Mix the garnish ingredients and top it on the rice
- Serve immediately
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Notes
The amount of water will depend on the type of rice you use. This recipe uses basmati rice.