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Mexican Fried Rice Recipe

Mexican Fried Rice is an excellent comfort food that’s full of both spice and cheese! It can easily be made in just a few minutes using leftover rice from your dinner
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mexican Fried Rice Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 352kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 4- ounce can green chiles drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions

Instructions

  • Over medium-high heat, add two tablespoons of the olive oil to a sizable skillet.
  • Add the onion to the hot oil and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until tender.
  • When the liquid has been boiled entirely, add the tomatoes, corn, and green chiles and simmer for a further 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the garlic starts to brown, after adding the seasonings and the garlic.
  • Rice that has been cooked and the remaining olive oil should be added. Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Stirring often will help the rice and flavors combine during the 4 to 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Green onions should be added after the pan has been taken off the heat.
  • Add the remaining green onions on top.

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Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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