One Pot Fried Rice - Mexican Style

Change up your rice game with this Mexican style fried rice! Clean up made simple with this one pot recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 2 cloves of garlic, diced (optional)

• 1 cup corn kernels

• 1 can (15.5oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes, with juices

• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 cup white rice (short, medium, or long all work here)

• salt to taste

• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables become tender, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the garlic, corn, and black beans, and cook until the corn and beans are heated through, about 2 minutes.

3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of water, the diced tomatoes and their juices, chili powder, cumin, rice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the pot with a lid, and reduce the heat to simmer until the rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.

Notes:

• Feel free to garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and add toppings such as cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce.

• The flavor of this dish gets better as it sits, perfect for meal prep!