Mexican Fried Rice

Mexican Fried Rice

Super fast, super versatile, super tasty - a super mid week meal to add to your rotation! Feel free to substitute the ingredients with whatever you have on hand, including adding proteins - any shredded or diced meat would be a great addition. The key to keeping it "Mexican" is the enchilada sauce and the spices.

Ingredients

  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • garlic clove

    , minced

    1 large
  • onion)

    , diced (white or brown

    1
  • red bell pepper / capsicum)

    , diced (about 1 cup

    ½
  • tinned black beans)

    (drained

    1 c
  • tinned corn kernels)

    (drained

    1 c
  • cooked rice)

    (see notes

    4 c
  • optional: 1 1/2 cups protein

    shredded or diced), (chicken, pork, beef

  • enchilada sauce)

    (see notes

    6 tbsp
  • water
    2 tbsp
  • cumin
    ½ tsp
  • chilli powder)
    ¼ tsp
  • paprika
    ½ tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the Sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Add garlic and cook for 10 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion becomes translucent - about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    If you are using uncooked protein, add it and sauté until just cooked through.

  5. 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.

  6. 6

    Add the rice and Sauce and stir quickly to coat the rice evenly.

  7. 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.

  8. 8

    Season with black pepper and serve immediately.

Mexican Fried Rice

Mexican Fried Rice

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About this Recipe

Craving a flavorful, versatile dinner that comes together in a flash? This Mexican Fried Rice is your new weeknight hero, delivering satisfying tastes and an exciting twist on a classic without the fuss.

This dish is a lifesaver for busy evenings, designed to be super fast and incredibly adaptable to what you have on hand. The magic happens through the thoughtful combination of classic Mexican-inspired spices—cumin, chili powder, and paprika—blended with a rich enchilada sauce. This ensures every spoonful of rice, beans, and corn is bursting with authentic, comforting flavor.

Get ready for a truly satisfying and savory experience. This Mexican Fried Rice offers a delightful medley of textures, from the tender bite of diced onion and red bell pepper to the earthy goodness of black beans and the sweet pop of corn kernels. Each component is coated in a vibrant, spiced enchilada sauce, creating a deeply flavorful and aromatic dish. It's a hearty and comforting meal that manages to feel both familiar and exciting, perfect for warming up your dinner table.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its adaptability. Feel free to incorporate your favorite cooked proteins such as shredded chicken, diced pork, or beef for an even more substantial meal, as the recipe is designed to welcome them. For a vegetarian option, simply focus on the robust combination of beans and corn, perhaps adding extra vegetables like a different color bell pepper or some zucchini for variety. Don't hesitate to adjust the amount of chili powder to fine-tune the heat level to your exact preference.

This Mexican Fried Rice makes for an excellent, speedy mid-week dinner that's sure to become a regular in your rotation. It's robust enough to be a standalone main course, providing a complete and delicious meal without needing extensive side dishes.

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