Mexican Fried Rice
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
2 servings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove (, minced)
- 1 onion (, diced (white or brown)
- 1/2 red bell pepper / capsicum (, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup tinned black beans (drained)
- 1 cup tinned corn kernels (drained) (or frozen corn)
- 4 cups cooked rice (see notes)
- Optional: 1 1/2 cups protein (chicken, pork, beef), shredded or diced)
- 6 tbsp enchilada sauce (see notes)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine the Sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Add garlic and cook for 10 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion becomes translucent - about 2 minutes.
Step 4
If you are using uncooked protein, add it and sauté until just cooked through.
Step 5
Add the black beans and corn. If you are using cooked proteins (like shredded cooked chicken) add it at the same time. Cook for 1 minute just to heat through.
Step 6
Add the rice and Sauce and stir quickly to coat the rice evenly.
Step 7
Check seasoning and add more salt if you require it. Amount of salt required depends on the saltiness of the enchilada sauce you are using.
Step 8
Season with black pepper and serve immediately.
Step 9
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