Tex-Mex Rice from the Rio Grande Valley

Tex-Mex cuisine combines traditional Mexican flavors with American ingredients and cooking techniques, resulting in a unique and delicious fusion cuisine.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Tex-Mex Rice from the Rio Grande Valley

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Long-grain Rice
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 1 small Jalapeno Pepper
• 1 cup Canned Black Beans
• 1 cup Canned Corn Kernels
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
• 4 wedge Lime

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Saute until softened.
4. Add the rice, cumin powder, chili powder, and salt. Stir well to coat the rice with the spices.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
7. Stir in the black beans, corn kernels, and fresh cilantro. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes.
9. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.