Easy Fiesta Rice

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Easy Fiesta Rice is a one-pot dish that transforms simple pantry staples into a deliciously zesty creation perfect for any meal. Featuring fluffy long-grain white rice infused with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder, this recipe is elevated with fresh vegetables, black beans, frozen corn, and tomatoes with green chilies for a rich and hearty texture. Finished with a bright squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this versatile dish is an excellent side for tacos, grilled chicken, or even a meatless main course. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Ideal for lovers of Tex-Mex cuisine, this recipe is your ticket to dinner-table excitement!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 medium onion
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium lime
• 0.25 cup cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear and set it aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the saucepan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the rice, ensuring it gets coated in the oil and mixes with the vegetables.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juices), ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.

Step 8

Simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

Step 9

After 15 minutes, add the frozen corn and black beans to the saucepan. Stir gently to combine.

Step 10

Continue to simmer, covered, for an additional 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 11

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 12

Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the juice of one lime and the chopped cilantro.

Step 13

Serve warm as a side dish or a base for your favorite protein, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1624.6 grams (1624.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	983

Total Fat 23.20g	30%
Saturated Fat 3.50g	18%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3641mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 169.20g	62%
Dietary Fiber 31.90g	114%
Total Sugars 29.40g
Protein 32.70g	65%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320mg	25%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 2248mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.5%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 66.6%