SOUTHWESTERN RICE

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I created this colorful side dish after eating something similar at a restaurant. It complements any Tex-Mex meal wonderfully. Sometimes I add cubes of grilled chicken breast to the rice to make it a meal in itself. -Michelle Dennis, Clarks Hill, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute pepper and onion 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in rice, spices and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Taya Taekook
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This dish was very easy to make and the results were delicious. The rice was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crisp-tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Chris Isaac
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The rice is always fluffy and the vegetables are always cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.


TJ Ssemakookiro Sadamu
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This was a great recipe! The rice was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and easy-to-make dish.


Monica Ramirez
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The rice was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Maher ShahAd
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This dish was very easy to make and the results were delicious. The rice was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crisp-tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Shamoya Williams
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The rice is always fluffy and the vegetables are always cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.


Ty Jenkins
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This was a great recipe! The rice was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and easy-to-make dish.


Leo Rimašs
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The rice was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Julian Figueroa
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This dish was very easy to make and the results were delicious. The rice was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crisp-tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Aqib Jarwar
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The rice is always fluffy and the vegetables are always cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.


Ev Vilen
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This was a great recipe! The rice was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Lina Isong
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The rice was fluffy and the vegetables were crisp-tender. The flavors were also very well-balanced.


AHS Blaze 09
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.


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