(Web Exclusive) Round 2 Recipe: Mexican Fried Rice

  3.4 – 5 reviews  • Fried Rice
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 strips bacon, chopped
  2. 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and diced
  3. 2 cups leftover Zesty Rice Salad, recipe follows
  4. 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  5. 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  6. 1 tablespoon chili seasoning
  7. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  8. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  9. 1 tablespoon canola oil
  10. 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  11. 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  12. 2 1/4 cups water
  13. 1 tablespoon chili seasoning
  14. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  15. 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  16. 1 yellow pepper, diced
  17. 1 (14.5-ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
  18. 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  19. 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, fry the bacon until just crisp. Add the jalapenos and saute until slightly softened. Stir in the Zesty Rice Salad and cook until rice is heated through. Add corn, diced tomatoes, and chili seasoning. Continue to fry on medium heat until corn is cooked and tomatoes are hot. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat in a medium sauce pot. Add garlic, and rice and saute for 2 minutes until rice is toasted. Add 2 1/4 cups water, chili seasoning and season with a pinch of salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove to a baking sheet and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl combine onion, yellow pepper, cooled rice, beans, vinegar and cilantro. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 571
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 100 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Sugar 9 g
Protein 18 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 1257 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 571
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 100 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Sugar 9 g
Protein 18 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 1257 mg

Reviews

Courtney Richardson
I had a family dinner and i was press for time i did not know what to make and i went online and found this recipe. it was the best dish i made and i made it for my 4th of july BBQ and everyone loved it.
Devin Tanner
This is better & more flavorful than the zesty fried rice on its own but still was just okay. I *love* the round two concept to stretch a dollar but I’ll probably pass on this one for a bit.
Leslie Wolfe MD
Zesty Rice Salad found at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/zesty-rice-salad-recipe/index.html

I had all the ingredients for these and needed something for a potluck. This worked out nicely!

Jennifer Howell
It sounds underfull but I can’t find the Zesty Rice Salad to fix first. I love being able to use the left overs for a new dish the next day. Please keep them coming but also put the first recipe link in with the round 2 recipe. THANKS Ruth

 

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