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mexican food recipes easy

Mexican Food Recipes Easy: 7 Flavorful Dishes to Relish


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delicious Mexican dish that you can make at home.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup of rice
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 cup of black beans, cooked
  • 1 cup of corn, canned or frozen
  • 1 cup of diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine rice, water, olive oil, and salt.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  4. Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  5. In a separate pan, mix black beans, corn, tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin.
  6. Cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cilantro.
  8. Serve rice topped with the bean mixture.

Notes

  • Adjust spices to your taste.
  • Serve with avocado or cheese for extra flavor.
  • This dish is great for meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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