Fiesta Rice with Black Beans, Corn and Peppers Recipe
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Servings Prep Time
8 to 10servings 0:20minutes
Cook Time
0:30minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 to 10servings 0:20minutes
Cook Time
0:30minutes
Ingredients
  • Rice
  • 4teaspoons chicken flavor bouillon powder
  • 2cups hot tap water
  • 2tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 1cup long grain ricerinsed and drained
  • 2cups fresh corncut from cob OR frozen corn
  • 1cup diced onion
  • 2teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1teaspoon ground cumin seed
  • Vegetables and Beans
  • 1 red bell pepperdiced
  • 1 zucchinidiced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed OR 1-1/4cups dried black beanscooked and drained)
  • 1cup diced tomatoes
  • 2tablespoons fresh lime juice OR wine vinegar
  • 3tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. Step 1) Stir bouillon into hot water to make broth. Set aside.
  2. Step 2) Heat oil in a large, deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until it begins to turn bright white. Stir in corn, onion, garlic and cumin and cook for 2 more minutes or until onions are softened.
  3. Step 3) Pour prepared broth into rice and bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.
  4. Step 4) Remove from heat. Add bell pepper, zucchini, black beans and tomatoes on top of the rice. Cover tightly and steam for 5 more minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; serve immediately.