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Fiesta Mexican Rice

04/09/2015 By Tammi 53 Comments

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This Fiesta Mexican Rice recipe is a Mexican rice side dish with jasmine, tomatoes, corn, cilantro, lime and black beans. Full of flavour and so easy to make!

This Fiesta Rice recipe is a Mexican rice side dish with jasmine, tomatoes, corn, cilantro, lime and black beans. Full of flavour and so easy to make!

Fiesta Mexican Rice

For another mouthwatering Mexican dish, try this Mexican Fiesta Dip, it’s an amazing appetizer dip. So full of flavour!

During the winter months, our meal sides consist of a lot of potatoes root vegetables. Before the summer salad craving sets in, we tend to ease the transition with -rice.

Yet, our rice side dishes aren’t boring to say the least, there is plenty that you can do to change up the flavour of rice.

One of our favourites is Fiesta Rice, it has a wonderful taste {fiesta says it all!} and also sneaks in some servings of veggies too. Mom for the win!

I also love that Fiesta Rice re-heats like a dream, so serving it again as leftovers the next day or taking for school lunch – is totally doable. We like to pair it with Pesto Chicken Quesadillas for a themed delicious meal!

Fiesta Rice

Since I also pair this side with another veggie, there’s always plenty of leftovers. My tip is to plan fajitas for the next night, Fiesta Rice is amazing in fajitas!

You could make this recipe with a different rice than jasmine, this is just my favourite with this recipe.

Fiesta Rice recipe

I’m not that crazy about brown rice {or brown bread for that matter}, but if that’s your thing – give it a try. I’d like to hear how this recipe fares for those interested, so let me know if you try it with another rice.

Fiesta Rice

Fiesta Rice

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This Fiesta Rice recipe is a Mexican rice side dish with jasmine, tomatoes, corn, cilantro, lime and black beans. Full of flavour and so easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rice, jasmine is my favourite for this recipe
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup shallots, chopped
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth. may need a 1/4 cup extra, all depends on your heat}
  • 1 10 oz pkg whole-kernel corn, frozen sweet , thawed
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup tomatoes, chopped with no seeds
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh and optional, but recommended}
  • salt, dash and optional

Instructions

  1. Heat your pan and add the olive oil. Add shallots and sauté until tender.
  2. Stir in rice, diced carrots and garlic. Stir and cook 1 minute. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring it occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in the thawed corn and beans.
  5. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. The heat from the rice will heat up the corn and beans. Then add the chopped tomatoes.
  6. Fluff your rice with a fork and add in the cilantro and juice. Give it that final stir and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Sodium: 351mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 6g

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Comments

  1. Robin says

    04/09/2015 at 9:55 am

    We eat LOTS of Mexican in our house, so this would compliment everything perfectly! Yum!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:58 am

      Here too, I just adore Mexican food!

      Reply
  2. Amber says

    04/09/2015 at 10:36 am

    now this fiesta rice would not last long in my house! The husband would have it eaten in now time! And not leave any for the rest of us! lol. What a great recipe and delicious ingredients too!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:58 am

      Thank you Amber!

      Reply
  3. Anne Taylor says

    04/09/2015 at 11:34 am

    What a fantastic rice dish! My grandkids all love rice so I know they would love this colourful one!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:58 am

      Colourful and delicious! 😉

      Reply
    • kim says

      04/15/2020 at 2:43 pm

      I didn’t have a fresh tomato so I used a can of Rotel tomatoes and Chili’s. I thought it still needed a little something so I added some chili powder and jalapenos including the juice. It gave it the punch I WANTED!
      Great recipe to tweak per household!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    04/09/2015 at 12:50 pm

    That would be an awesome side for a nice chicken breast or steak. Thanks for sharing this. It looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:57 am

      I think so too! It’s so good with many mains!

      Reply
  5. Laura says

    04/09/2015 at 4:11 pm

    I am so trying your recipe. I love rice dishes like this. I think they go with everything and are so good for our families its a win-win. Beautiful images.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:57 am

      Thanks Laura – enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Liz says

    04/09/2015 at 6:31 pm

    Mmm, you’re right this would be great in fajitas. It would add a nice touch to the aesthetics of the meal too.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:57 am

      Agree! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Amy says

    04/09/2015 at 6:33 pm

    I make this rice for my family and they love it! Cilantro is one if my favorite herbs ever!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:57 am

      Mine too Amy!

      Reply
  8. Shauna says

    04/09/2015 at 6:46 pm

    Oh how delicious. I love rice and this totally sounds festive to me 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing…

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:57 am

      Thanks Shauna, and you are very welcome!

      Reply
  9. Allie D. says

    04/09/2015 at 7:26 pm

    Mexican food is always a hit at our house. Most popular dish are my beefy cheesy enchiladas. I think the Fiesta Rice would pair really well with enchiladas!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:56 am

      Oh I think so too! I need to try that!

      Reply
  10. Kelly says

    04/09/2015 at 7:55 pm

    I absolutely love Mexican food and rice is my favorite side dish. Problem is, I cannot make it at home. Now I can!!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:56 am

      Hooray!

      Reply
  11. Jenny says

    04/10/2015 at 12:31 am

    Gosh! I think I just tried to eat my computer! Who doesn’t like Mexican?

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:56 am

      Hahah, should I have put a huge warning on the page?! 😉

      Reply
  12. Victoria Ess says

    04/10/2015 at 1:51 am

    This sounds so flavourful! I’m definitely trying it!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:56 am

      You definitely should Victoria!

      Reply
  13. Soozle says

    04/10/2015 at 5:45 am

    Yum! I love the sounds of this – great for a side with mexican dishes!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      04/10/2015 at 8:55 am

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  14. Mistee Dawn says

    04/10/2015 at 7:46 am

    This looks so delicious. My hubby is a big rice lover so he would love for me to make this. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  15. Judy Cowan says

    04/10/2015 at 8:31 am

    Sounds like a great rice recipe! I might just have to try it this weekend since I was planning on making fajitas.

    Reply
  16. Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says

    04/10/2015 at 8:36 am

    Ooooh, I love this. Looks amazing and I can totally taste that cilantro right now. Yum.

    Reply
  17. Florence Cochrane says

    04/10/2015 at 8:49 am

    I love rice. Have it a couple times a week. I am not fussy on brown rice either. I use basmati rice.
    Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  18. Janet says

    04/10/2015 at 11:12 am

    My husband just loves rice, but I get tired of always having it plain. This recipe looks fantastic. Cannot wait to try it.

    Reply
  19. kathy downey says

    04/10/2015 at 1:07 pm

    I really like the addition of black beans to this recipe

    Reply
  20. heidi c. says

    04/10/2015 at 7:26 pm

    I love that this has black beans in it. I wish my family would eat more legumes.

    Reply
  21. Sarah Marturano says

    04/10/2015 at 8:31 pm

    I am a huge fan of Mexican Cuisine. Your Fiesta Rice looks so fresh and tasty. Yummmmmmm!

    Reply
  22. Christine says

    04/10/2015 at 11:29 pm

    I like this twist on traditional arroz. Yummy! My husband is Mexican, so rice is a staple.

    Reply
  23. nicolthepickle says

    04/11/2015 at 4:41 am

    This looks good. I’m not a rice fan, but with lots of veggies in it I’d like it.

    Reply
  24. Stephanie LaPlante says

    04/11/2015 at 2:00 pm

    Sounds like something I would love!

    Reply
  25. Elva Roberts says

    04/11/2015 at 5:39 pm

    I have been looking for recipes that combine rice and vegetables and protein and this one sounds like a real winner to me. I am so happy that I read the recipe and saved it for future use. Thank you for this recipe and please share any rice recipes you really enjoy.

    Reply
  26. Silvia D says

    04/11/2015 at 9:50 pm

    We make lots of rice dishes, this will be a great additionto our meals! Thank you for sharing the recipe! My daughter loves to take left over rice dishes in her lunch in her thermos!

    Reply
  27. Athena says

    04/12/2015 at 10:45 am

    This looks great!

    Reply
  28. Kirsten G. says

    04/16/2015 at 8:58 pm

    I make something similiar to this, but it’s like a casserole. We eat it with tortilla chips for dinner. It’s such a simple meal, but my family loves it.

    Reply
  29. Sweet says

    04/24/2015 at 3:12 am

    This looks amazing !!. I love it.

    Reply
  30. Cathy says

    04/26/2015 at 7:54 pm

    This is amazing! What a yummy recipe! I would love for you to share this at my link party Making Memories Mondays going on now! 🙂
    Cathy

    Reply
  31. Laurie P says

    04/29/2015 at 10:44 am

    Love all the veggies here….the more the better!

    Reply
  32. Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says

    04/30/2015 at 6:14 am

    Congratulations! I’ll be featuring this post on the Friday Favorites Link Party tonight at 9pm (EST)

    Reply
  33. Joy @ Yesterfood says

    05/02/2015 at 3:19 pm

    Tammi, I LOVE your Fiesta Rice! It’s so colorful, and I know it must be delicious. I have a huge weakness for rice dishes and anything cilantro, so I have a feeling this will be on my menu very soon! Thank you for sharing it with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! 🙂

    Reply
  34. joy says

    05/03/2015 at 5:03 pm

    I was looking for a recipe for a potluck I’m going to…I think this will fit the bill nicely. Thanks.

    Reply
  35. Kim says

    04/15/2020 at 2:46 pm

    I didn’t have a fresh tomato so I used a can of Rotel tomatoes and Chili’s. I thought it still needed a little something so I added some chili powder and jalapenos including the juice. It gave it the punch I WANTED!
    Great recipe to tweak per household!

    Reply

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