Mexican Rice

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Mexican Rice

by Nayna Kanabar June-13-2015

Mexican rice with peppers and kidney beans, delicately spiced with cajun spices.

Ingredients:

• 240g / 8oz Pre cooked cold boiled rice
• 60g /2oz Precooked kidney beans
• 60g /2oz Precooked Sweet corn
• 60g /2oz Finely diced mixed peppers red, green and yellow
• 1 small Finely diced red onion
• 1 tablespoon Finely chopped coriander leaves
• 1 medium boiled potato diced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon White pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil

Method:

1. In a large pan add the oil, when it is hot saute the onions until they are translucent.2. Add the peppers and saute them for 2 minutes, next add the sweetcorn, kidney beans and diced potatoes and saute for another 3 minutes.3. Add the salt, white pepper,paprika, cumin powder, coriander powder, oregano and mix all the spices into the vegetable mixture.4. Add the rice to the vegetable mixture and toss gently for 3 minutes until all the vegetables are mixed in with the rice and it is warmed through.5. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and garnish with the fresh coriander leaves.

Details

Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Yield: Serves 2

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