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
We eat LOTS of Mexican in our house, so this would compliment everything perfectly! Yum!
Tammi says
Here too, I just adore Mexican food!
Amber says
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!
Tammi says
Thank you Amber!
Anne Taylor says
What a fantastic rice dish! My grandkids all love rice so I know they would love this colourful one!
Tammi says
Colourful and delicious! 😉
Jennifer says
That would be an awesome side for a nice chicken breast or steak. Thanks for sharing this. It looks delicious!
Tammi says
I think so too! It’s so good with many mains!
Laura says
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.
Tammi says
Thanks Laura – enjoy!
Liz says
Mmm, you’re right this would be great in fajitas. It would add a nice touch to the aesthetics of the meal too.
Tammi says
Agree! 🙂
Amy says
I make this rice for my family and they love it! Cilantro is one if my favorite herbs ever!
Tammi says
Mine too Amy!
Shauna says
Oh how delicious. I love rice and this totally sounds festive to me 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing…
Tammi says
Thanks Shauna, and you are very welcome!
Allie D. says
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!
Tammi says
Oh I think so too! I need to try that!
Kelly says
I absolutely love Mexican food and rice is my favorite side dish. Problem is, I cannot make it at home. Now I can!!
Tammi says
Hooray!
Jenny says
Gosh! I think I just tried to eat my computer! Who doesn’t like Mexican?
Tammi says
Hahah, should I have put a huge warning on the page?! 😉
Victoria Ess says
This sounds so flavourful! I’m definitely trying it!
Tammi says
You definitely should Victoria!
Soozle says
Yum! I love the sounds of this – great for a side with mexican dishes!
Tammi says
Absolutely!
Mistee Dawn says
This 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
Sounds 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
Ooooh, I love this. Looks amazing and I can totally taste that cilantro right now. Yum.
Florence Cochrane says
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.
Janet says
My 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
I really like the addition of black beans to this recipe
heidi c. says
I love that this has black beans in it. I wish my family would eat more legumes.
Sarah Marturano says
I am a huge fan of Mexican Cuisine. Your Fiesta Rice looks so fresh and tasty. Yummmmmmm!
Christine says
I like this twist on traditional arroz. Yummy! My husband is Mexican, so rice is a staple.
nicolthepickle says
This looks good. I’m not a rice fan, but with lots of veggies in it I’d like it.
Stephanie LaPlante says
Sounds like something I would love!
Elva Roberts says
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.
Silvia D says
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!
Athena says
This looks great!
Kirsten G. says
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.
Sweet says
This looks amazing !!. I love it.
Cathy says
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
Laurie P says
Love all the veggies here….the more the better!
Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says
Congratulations! I’ll be featuring this post on the Friday Favorites Link Party tonight at 9pm (EST)
Joy @ Yesterfood says
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! 🙂
joy says
I was looking for a recipe for a potluck I’m going to…I think this will fit the bill nicely. Thanks.