Mexican Rice

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Mexican Rice
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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39 thoughts on “Mexican Rice


Oh yum this sounds delicious – I may just have to give this a whirl. x

Twinsplustwo – Emma-Kate Thompson

This looks lovely – we eat a lot of rice and it's great to have new ways to serve it.


Oh I do love rice recipes, this sounds delicious and so easy to make too.


Oh this looks nice and simple and healthy! Will have to try it one day!


I too make this often.. It's so filling, healthy and delicious too..


I love the sound of this! Many of my favourite ingredients and flavours all wrapped up in one tasty dish – gorgeous! 🙂


Interesting recipe, I like rice dishes but the rest of the family not so much. Maybe one night when I'm on my own I'll give it a try


Looks yummy . I love the Mexican food.
Pretty serving bowl 🙂


I love Mexican rice, this seems very like chilli con carne – sounds great! x

Stephanie | ouistephanie.com


This looks and sounds really yummy, may have to try this out. Thanks for sharing. x


I love rice and I love Mexican food. This looks great. I'll have to try it out soon


Yum, yum, yum. What a quick and simple recipe. Ideal for lazy lunches on the weekend. Thanks for sharing.

Fiona @ London-Unattached

Looks fab – pretty rice dishes are a great way to use up the odd bits of veg we all get left in the fridge too!

Jacqueline Meldrum

I rarely cook or eat rice. I'm not sure why, but tempted by this recipe.


This looks gorgeous, I love rice dishes and am always looking for something new to try 🙂


This is the sort of food that would be a desert island take for me.


OMG yummy or what! This sounds amazing would be great with some quesadillas! 🙂


Yeah I love the look of this so nice and light.


Have heard but never tried…lovely recipe. ..ll must try


I love rice dishes and this sounds perfect to have just on its own x

Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamily

This sounds delicious – we love rice dishes so I'll have to remember this one x

Bex @ The Mummy Adventure

I haven't tried this before but I keep getting stuck in a cooking rut


Looks yummy! Hubby actually enjoys Mexican food, this would make great packed lunch for him 🙂


This looks like the perfect delicious snack for lunch


Oh this sounds delicious, I must give it a try!


Oh yum. I make a spicy mexican rice that the boys love, I will have to give this a try

Ness @ JibberJabberUK

I love rice dishes mixed with lots of veggies. I'd eat this on its own.


Great recipe! A tempting reason to dust of my spice rack. X


Oh that looks delicious, I definitely need to make some, thanks Mich x


My family would absolutely love this rice dish, very original! Would be a great entry for #CreditCrunchMunch:-)


This looks super tasty and really simple to make.


Simple yet delicious looking, what a winner recipe!xx


This looks lovely and yummy. We love rice. Kaz x


This looks and sounds incredible! I will love to give this a try. Thanks for the post 🙂

Carolynne @ mummyendeavours.co.uk

This looks yummy! I like rice but never really know what to do with it. I'm so boring in the kitchen!


Nice recipe, I like mexican food.


This looks so delicious, thank you for sharing. I've got to make this x


This looks so delicious, thank you for sharing. I've got to make this x


This looks very tasty – might have to give this a try!

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