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Fiesta Rice

URL: https://www.cookingclassy.com/fiesta-rice-recipe/

Ingredients

The dressing

  • 2½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp minced garlic

The rice mixture

  • 2½ cups leftover cooked brown rice, chilled
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes, chopped
  • ¾ cup chopped green or orange bell pepper
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • ½ cup chopped red onion, rinsed
  • 1 each avocado, diced (optional)
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, cumin, and garlic in a small mixing bowl to prepare the dressing.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the brown rice, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeno, corn, red onion, and avocado.
  3. Pour the lime dressing over the rice mixture and toss to coat evenly, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
304
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
44g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
271mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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