Cheesy Mexican Rice With Black Beans And Corn Recipe

Name: Cheesy Mexican Rice With Black Beans And Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (cooked to package instructions with a firm texture) or 1 cup white rice (cooked to package instructions with a firm texture); 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced (to taste); 1 cup corn; 2 tablespoons chili powder (chipotle, ancho, etc.); 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed well; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for melting on top) or 2 cups monterey jack cheese (plus extra for melting on top); chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, sour cream and avocado for garnish; tortilla chips (optional); flour tortilla (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati rice (cooked to package instructions with a firm texture) or 1 cup white rice (cooked to package instructions with a firm texture)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced (to taste)
1 cup corn
2 tablespoons chili powder (chipotle, ancho, etc.)
2 teaspoons cumin
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed well
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for melting on top) or 2 cups monterey jack cheese (plus extra for melting on top)
chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, sour cream and avocado for garnish
tortilla chips (optional)
flour tortilla (optional)

1
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue sauteing another 2 minutes. Add the jalapeno pepper then the corn; stir well. Add chili powder and cumin and stir together until mixed.
2
Add beans and drained tomatoes; stir well. Remove from heat and fold in the prepared rice, incorporating all ingredients. Add cheese and stir together until cheese is distributed and melted. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. (If your rice is cold, placing the lid on top a few minutes should warm it through.).
3
Serve with a variety of toppings: chopped cilantro, green onions, sour cream, avocado slices and chips or flour tortillas.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice (cooked to package instructions with a firm texture) or 1 cup white rice (cooked to package instructions with a firm texture), 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Mexican Rice With Black Beans And Corn falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Mexican Rice With Black Beans And Corn

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