Vegetarian Mexican Stir Fry over Black Rice Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Mexican Stir Fry over Black Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth; 1- 1/4 cup Black Rice; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Red Onion, Cut Into Large Slices Or Chunks; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Cut Into Large Chunks; 2 whole Yellow Squash, Cut Into Large Chunks; 3/4 cups Frozen Corn Kernels; 1 can (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1/2 cups Water, Divided; 4 ounces, weight Canned Diced Green Chiles; 2 whole Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Seeded And Coarsely Chopped; 2 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese, For Garnish; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Vegetable Bouillon, Dried; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Minced Onion; 1/4 teaspoons Paprika; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Raw Sugar; 1 dash Cayenne Pepper; 1 dash Ground Cinnamon; 1 dash Black Pepper

Servings: persons

2- 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth
1- 1/4 cup Black Rice
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Red Onion, Cut Into Large Slices Or Chunks
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Cut Into Large Chunks
2 whole Yellow Squash, Cut Into Large Chunks
3/4 cups Frozen Corn Kernels
1 can (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1/2 cups Water, Divided
4 ounces, weight Canned Diced Green Chiles
2 whole Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Seeded And Coarsely Chopped
2 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese, For Garnish
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Vegetable Bouillon, Dried
1/2 teaspoons Dried Minced Onion
1/4 teaspoons Paprika
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Raw Sugar
1 dash Cayenne Pepper
1 dash Ground Cinnamon
1 dash Black Pepper

1
Bring broth (or water) and rice to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Once it hits a boil cover the pan, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 50-55 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
3
Combine all of the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and use a pestle to crush and mix well, set aside.
4
Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add minced garlic, onions, and green pepper.
6
Saute for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
7
Add in squash, corn, black beans and 1/4 cup water.
8
Continue to saute for about 5 minutes, until vegetables soften.
9
Stir in green chilies, remaining 1/4 cup water, and seasoning mixture.
10
Cook for about 3 minutes, until liquid has thickened.
11
Fold in tomatoes and remove from heat.
12
Serve 1 cup of stir fry over 1/2 cup rice.
13
Garnish with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
14
Nutrition Info per 1 serving: 259 calories, 5 g fat, 12 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates, 8 g fiber

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2- 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth, 1- 1/4 cup Black Rice, 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Mexican Stir Fry over Black Rice 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.

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Vegetarian Mexican Stir Fry over Black Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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