Rice Pilaf With a Mexican Flair Recipe

Name: Rice Pilaf With a Mexican Flair
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 onion, chopped coarse; 1 carrot, sliced into bite sizes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies; 1 (15 ounce) can corn; 1 (15 ounce) can red beans; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 -4 teaspoons chili powder; ¼ teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon oregano

Servings: persons

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In a large non-stick pan with a little oil added, saute onion and zucchini until onion is transparent and zucchini is tender.
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In the microwave or in a separate pot, cook the carrot until crisp tender.
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Add the carrot to the onion and zucchini.
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Add all other incredients including spices.
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Heat thoroughly.
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When the rice is done, add the vegetables to the rice as you serve or mix everything together.
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Enjoy.
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This is a little hot for some pallets.
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I don't think I'd serve this to a child.
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Use a can of tomatoes and a separate can of mild green chilis for a little less heat.
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You can also use an equivalent amount of fresh tomatoes which would be especially good.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces, 1 onion, chopped coarse, 1 carrot, sliced into bite sizes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, and more.

Yes, Rice Pilaf With a Mexican Flair falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rice Pilaf With a Mexican Flair

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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