Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish packed with dynamic flavors, ideal for weeknight dinners or as a lively side dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons taco sauce
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons green onions, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat until it glistens.
- Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Stir in the minced garlic, diced jalapeño, chili powder, and ground cumin; cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the frozen corn and cooked white rice; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
- Add the taco sauce and mix well to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the rice; mix well.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, use day-old rice and adjust the spice level according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg