Mexican Fried Brown Rice

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


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

Instructions


1. Combine the oil and garlic in a large saucepan or wok. Heat on low about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and red pepper flakes and simmer and stir another 5 minutes.

3. Add the onion and pepper. Turn the heat up a bit and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the tomato and corn and sauté for another 5 minutes.

4. Add the brown rice and sauté 5 more minutes. Fold in the beans, cilantro and salt. Add some black pepper and any additional seasonings to taste.

Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

Beans

are a great source of plant-based protein and are high in fibre!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 383
Calories from fat 83
Calories from saturated fat 13.2
Total Fat 9.2 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.7 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 454 mg
Potassium 855 mg
Total Carbohydrate 69 g
Dietary Fiber 13.1 g
Sugars 7.0 g
Protein 12.9 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.9
Meat Alternative 0.6
Vegetables 2.8

Energy sources


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