Best 8 Tex Mex Rice With Corn Recipes

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Tex Mex rice with corn is a simple and flavorful dish with bold flavors and textures that is sure to be a hit at any gathering. This recipe combines the zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a one-pot meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty dish to serve for a special occasion, this Tex Mex rice with corn will satisfy your cravings.

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TEX-MEX CORN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 ears of corn

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Pull back the husks from 4 ears of corn and remove the silk; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chili powder. Cover with the husks and grill, turning, about 20 minutes. Fold back the husks and spread with a mixture of 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Sprinkle with grated cheddar and crumbled bacon.

TEX MEX RICE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
2 cups long grain white rice
Two 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
1 cup diced fire roasted tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup fresh shucked corn kernels or frozen corn
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallots, and sweat until translucent, stirring often. Add the rice to the oil and stir constantly to lightly cook the rice until lightly golden.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, corn, cumin and bay leaf. Season with salt, then cover and cook for 17 to 18 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork and discard the bay leaf. Garnish with cilantro, and serve.

TEX-MEX GROUND TURKEY AND RICE SKILLET



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Full of flavor and only takes minutes to throw together. You are going to love this Tex Mex Ground Turkey and Rice Skillet.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups uncooked instant brown rice
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 onion (chopped)
1 garlic clove
15 ounce pinto beans (undrained)
1 cup beef broth
8 ounce tomato sauce
10 ½ ounces diced tomatoes and green chiles
15 ounces corn (drained)
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cumin
ground pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • While the rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the ground turkey, onion, and garlic and cook until the turkey is no longer pink.
  • Stir in the rice, beans, beef broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, salt, cumin, and ground pepper. Let cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes to let the flavors really come together.
  • Top with shredded cheese and let cook for 2-3 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings - tomatoes, shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 666 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY TEX-MEX RICE



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My daughter shared this satisfying rice recipe with me. It's appealing to the eye as well as the taste buds.-Margaret Blair, Lorimor, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked brown rice
1-1/2 cups salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a greased microwave-safe 8-in. square dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, rotating once. Stir; microwave 1-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave, uncovered, for 20-30 seconds or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes. ,

Nutrition Facts :

TEX-MEX RICE



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"My grandmother gave me the recipe for this nicely spiced rice," recalls Kat Thompson of Prineville, Oregon. At 24 cents per serving, it's an economical side dish. "Or add some ground beef for a satisfying skillet meal," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups boiling water
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is browned and onion is tender. Stir in the water, green pepper, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TEX-MEX RICE



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This is a version of rice that you find at a Tex-Mex restaurant. It is way easier than it looks and after you have made it once or twice - you can do it by heart. My kids love it and I love that I can sneak a few veggies in! Can be made vegan with veggie broth.

Provided by Cindy Rowden

Categories     White Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cloves peeled and halved garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long grain white rice (not instant or fast cooking)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
1/4 cup salsa (any store brand will do)
1/4 cup chopped diced carrot (fresh, optional)
1/4 cup frozen corn or 1/4 cup fresh corn (optional)

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, cook garlic in oil over high heat until browned, stirring often.
  • Discard garlic cloves.
  • Add rice to infused oil and reduce heat to medium high.
  • Stirring constantly, brown rice.
  • Add broth, salsa, carrots and corn and reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Fluff rice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 295.9, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 4.2

TEX-MEX CHICKEN WITH CORN SALSA



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For a sensational southwestern supper, you can't miss with this salsa-starring corn roasted on the grill-alongside grilled chicken breasts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)
Cooking spray
1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, diced
1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
1/2 jalapeño chile, finely chopped, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of the chili powder, the cumin, salt and garlic powder. Spray chicken with cooking spray; sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of chicken. Set aside.
  • Spray sheet of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray; place corn in center of foil. Turn up edges of foil; place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes, stirring once, until corn begins to brown. Remove corn from grill to medium bowl; set aside.
  • Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken to plate; cover to keep warm. Add onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, chile and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder to corn; toss to combine. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

TEX-MEX RICE 'N CHEESE



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Make and share this Tex-Mex Rice 'N Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PsychoCasseroleStep

Categories     White Rice

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cooked rice
6 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, grated,1-1/2 cups divided
1 (11 ounce) can corn mixed with chopped peppers, such as mexicorn,drained
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can cream-style sweet corn
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Coat 6-cup baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine rice, 1 cup cheese, corn, cream-style corn, scallions and salt; transfer to baking dish.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake until mixture is heated through and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 483.6, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful rice, use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Add a teaspoon of chili powder or cumin to the rice for a spicy kick.
  • Stir in some chopped cilantro or green onions before serving for a pop of freshness.
  • Top the rice with shredded cheese, sour cream, or salsa for a complete meal.
  • Serve the rice as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex rice with corn is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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