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!
Fiesta Mexican Rice
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.
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.
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.
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!
- 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
- Heat your pan and add the olive oil. Add shallots and sauté until tender.
- Stir in rice, diced carrots and garlic. Stir and cook 1 minute. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring it occasionally.
- Remove from heat; stir in the thawed corn and beans.
- Cover and let stand 10 minutes. The heat from the rice will heat up the corn and beans. Then add the chopped tomatoes.
- Fluff your rice with a fork and add in the cilantro and juice. Give it that final stir and enjoy!
Robin says
04/09/2015 at 9:55 amWe eat LOTS of Mexican in our house, so this would compliment everything perfectly! Yum!
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:58 amHere too, I just adore Mexican food!
Amber says
04/09/2015 at 10:36 amnow 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!
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:58 amThank you Amber!
Anne Taylor says
04/09/2015 at 11:34 amWhat a fantastic rice dish! My grandkids all love rice so I know they would love this colourful one!
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:58 amColourful and delicious! 😉
Jennifer says
04/09/2015 at 12:50 pmThat would be an awesome side for a nice chicken breast or steak. Thanks for sharing this. It looks delicious!
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:57 amI think so too! It’s so good with many mains!
Laura says
04/09/2015 at 4:11 pmI 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.
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:57 amThanks Laura – enjoy!
Liz says
04/09/2015 at 6:31 pmMmm, you’re right this would be great in fajitas. It would add a nice touch to the aesthetics of the meal too.
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:57 amAgree! 🙂
Amy says
04/09/2015 at 6:33 pmI make this rice for my family and they love it! Cilantro is one if my favorite herbs ever!
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:57 amMine too Amy!
Shauna says
04/09/2015 at 6:46 pmOh how delicious. I love rice and this totally sounds festive to me 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing…
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:57 amThanks Shauna, and you are very welcome!
Allie D. says
04/09/2015 at 7:26 pmMexican 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!
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:56 amOh I think so too! I need to try that!
Kelly says
04/09/2015 at 7:55 pmI absolutely love Mexican food and rice is my favorite side dish. Problem is, I cannot make it at home. Now I can!!
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:56 amHooray!
Jenny says
04/10/2015 at 12:31 amGosh! I think I just tried to eat my computer! Who doesn’t like Mexican?
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:56 amHahah, should I have put a huge warning on the page?! 😉
Victoria Ess says
04/10/2015 at 1:51 amThis sounds so flavourful! I’m definitely trying it!
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:56 amYou definitely should Victoria!
Soozle says
04/10/2015 at 5:45 amYum! I love the sounds of this – great for a side with mexican dishes!
Tammi says
04/10/2015 at 8:55 amAbsolutely!
Mistee Dawn says
04/10/2015 at 7:46 amThis looks so delicious. My hubby is a big rice lover so he would love for me to make this. Thanks for the recipe.
Judy Cowan says
04/10/2015 at 8:31 amSounds like a great rice recipe! I might just have to try it this weekend since I was planning on making fajitas.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
04/10/2015 at 8:36 amOoooh, I love this. Looks amazing and I can totally taste that cilantro right now. Yum.
Florence Cochrane says
04/10/2015 at 8:49 amI 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.
Janet says
04/10/2015 at 11:12 amMy husband just loves rice, but I get tired of always having it plain. This recipe looks fantastic. Cannot wait to try it.
kathy downey says
04/10/2015 at 1:07 pmI really like the addition of black beans to this recipe
heidi c. says
04/10/2015 at 7:26 pmI love that this has black beans in it. I wish my family would eat more legumes.
Sarah Marturano says
04/10/2015 at 8:31 pmI am a huge fan of Mexican Cuisine. Your Fiesta Rice looks so fresh and tasty. Yummmmmmm!
Christine says
04/10/2015 at 11:29 pmI like this twist on traditional arroz. Yummy! My husband is Mexican, so rice is a staple.
nicolthepickle says
04/11/2015 at 4:41 amThis looks good. I’m not a rice fan, but with lots of veggies in it I’d like it.
Stephanie LaPlante says
04/11/2015 at 2:00 pmSounds like something I would love!
Elva Roberts says
04/11/2015 at 5:39 pmI 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.
Silvia D says
04/11/2015 at 9:50 pmWe 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!
Athena says
04/12/2015 at 10:45 amThis looks great!
Kirsten G. says
04/16/2015 at 8:58 pmI 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.
Sweet says
04/24/2015 at 3:12 amThis looks amazing !!. I love it.
Cathy says
04/26/2015 at 7:54 pmThis 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
Laurie P says
04/29/2015 at 10:44 amLove all the veggies here….the more the better!
Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says
04/30/2015 at 6:14 amCongratulations! I’ll be featuring this post on the Friday Favorites Link Party tonight at 9pm (EST)
Joy @ Yesterfood says
05/02/2015 at 3:19 pmTammi, 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! 🙂
joy says
05/03/2015 at 5:03 pmI was looking for a recipe for a potluck I’m going to…I think this will fit the bill nicely. Thanks.