Dee’s Mexican Rice

Easy, spicy rice. Serve with a dollop of sour cream. To make this a main dish: add 1/2 can black or kidney beans when you add the rice.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
2 teaspoons paprika
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 green onions
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup pre-cooked corn kernels
2 small tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup ketchup
2 cups cooked rice
salt to taste

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    20 mins

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a wok-style pan with turmeric, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili flakes, and cayenne pepper. Add the green onions and the green peppers; saute 1 to 2 minutes over medium-high heat.
  2. Add corn and tomatoes and saute until tomatoes release their juices. Add ketchup and stir until mixed.
  3. Add rice and stir until heated thoroughly. Salt to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 209 kcal
Carbohydrates: 39.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 4.6 g
Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 4.8 g
Sodium: 296 mg