Mexican Rice is a simple dish to make and you don’t even have to use oil or nasty chicken broth, making this uber healthy!  I enjoy the texture of using brown rice but if you are a picky eater like my kids and hubby then use white rice and you still have a healthy side dish.  I like to serve this along side my Vegan Crunch Wrap and Black Bean Guacamole.

Our kids are still in the low heat category when it comes to Mexican food but we like a little more heat.  I cook up the veggies normally then add some canned green chilis and fresh jalapeños to our so everyone is happy!  There is always a way to satisfy everyone.

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• Organic brown rice is my favorite rice to use in this recipe but if you prefer white rice Jasmine white rice is amazing.
• Cooking brown rice seems to take FOREVER, but once I got my Instant Pot I was able to use the rice setting of just 12 minutes and the rice is perfect!  AAAAHHHH, I love my Instant Pot!

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Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice is a simple dish to make and you don't even have to use any oil, making this uber healthy!  

Course

Side Dish

Cuisine

Mexican

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

20-30 Minutes

Servings

Cups

Ingredients

• 2 Cups pre-cooked brown rice
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 1-2 Cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 Cup corn frozen
• 1+ Teaspoons salt to taste
• 1-2 Teaspoons chili powder to taste and heat preference
• 1/2-1 Teaspoon cumin
• 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro
• pepper to taste
• green chilis or Jalapeños to taste and heat preference

Course Side Dish Cuisine Mexican Prep Time 15 Minutes Cook Time 20-30 Minutes Servings Cups Ingredients 2 Cups pre-cooked brown rice 1 onion chopped 1 green bell pepper chopped 1-2 Cloves garlic minced 1/2 Cup corn frozen 1+ Teaspoons salt to taste 1-2 Teaspoons chili powder to taste and heat preference 1/2-1 Teaspoon cumin 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro pepper to taste green chilis or Jalapeños to taste and heat preference

Instructions

1. Prepare rice according to the package directions.  
2. While the rice cooks chop veggies and steam in a little water until tender. Add additional water as needed until the veggies are cooked through.
3. Add the spices and stir well to blend and cook for and additional 3 minutes.  
4. Add the rice and stir fry until heated through.  Taste and adjust the spices to your liking, add additional heat with green chilis or jalapeños if desired and ENJOY!