Mexican Fried Brown Rice

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 30 min 4
Mexican Fried Brown Rice
Health Highlights

Ingredients


1 cup Brown rice, long-grain, dry (about 2 cups cooked)
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium White onion (chopped)
5 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
2 tsp Chili powder
1 1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
1 dash Black pepper
1 medium pepper(s) Red bell pepper (chopped)
1 tomato Roma tomatoes (chopped)
2 cup Frozen yellow corn kernels
1 3/4 cup Black beans, canned (rinsed)
1/2 cup Cilantro (coriander) (torn)

Instructions


  1. Prepare rice as per package instructions.
  2. Combine the oil onion, and garlic in a large saucepan or wok. Heat on low about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the bell pepper. Turn heat to medium and sauté for 5 minutes. 
  5. Add the tomato and corn and sauté for another 5 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked brown rice and sauté for 5 more minutes. 
  7. Fold in the beans and cilantro.

Notes:

Quick Tip:

  • Serving suggestions: 
    • Plain plant-based yogurt
    • Salsa
    • Avocado
    • plant-based shredded cheese



Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 432
Calories from fat 88
Calories from saturated fat 13.4
Total Fat 9.8 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.9 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 452 mg
Potassium 887 mg
Total Carbohydrate 79 g
Dietary Fiber 13.2 g
Sugars 7.0 g
Protein 13.7 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.5
Meat Alternative 0.6
Vegetables 2.8

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Main
Side




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