Fiesta Rice
6 servings
This Fiesta Rice is a quick and colorful side dish featuring fresh vegetables, black beans, and a zesty dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect served warm or chilled for any Mexican meal.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Rice:
- 2 ½ cups cooked long grain rice
- 14 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 14 oz can corn kernels drained
- 1 cup diced roma or cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup green bell peppers diced
- ½ cup orange bell peppers diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, and red onion.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the rice mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, or if preferred, warm the mixture slightly or chill it in the refrigerator for a refreshing cold side dish.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1-3 months.
- Substitutions: Swap lemon juice and parsley for the lime and cilantro if needed.
- Variations: Add diced jalapenos, diced avocado, or crushed tortilla chips for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg