Cheesy Mexican Rice With Black Beans And Corn Recipes

ONE POT CHEESY MEXICAN LENTILS, BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat a large pot or saucepan over medium high heat. When the pot is heated spray with cooking oil and add in the onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes then add in the brown rice and lentils.
• Add in the vegetable stock, stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender. If there's any excess liquid drain it.
• Season the rice and lentils with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder. Add in the remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup of the cheese and stir together.
• Heat the mixture until the cheese is melted. Top with the remaining cheese and cover with a lid. Heat on low until the cheese is melted and the mixture is bubbly.

BLACK BEANS, CORN, AND YELLOW RICE

Steps:

• Bring the rice, water, and olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Mix together the beans, corn, lime juice, and cumin in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked rice and serve.

MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Combine chicken, taco seasoning, cream of chicken sour cream, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, corn kernels, and cheese.
• Spread chicken mixture into prepared pan. Top with tortilla strips.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until casserole is bubbly and heated through.

CHEESY MEXICAN RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue sauteing another 2 minutes. Add the jalapeno pepper then the corn; stir well. Add chili powder and cumin and stir together until mixed.
• Add beans and drained tomatoes; stir well. Remove from heat and fold in the prepared rice, incorporating all ingredients. Add cheese and stir together until cheese is distributed and melted. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. (If your rice is cold, placing the lid on top a few minutes should warm it through.).
• Serve with a variety of toppings: chopped cilantro, green onions, sour cream, avocado slices and chips or flour tortillas.

MEXICAN RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• Add oil, butter and onions to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until onions have softened and are translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add can of tomatoes with juice, cumin, paprika and chili powder. Stir and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• When the rice is cooked, add the onion mixture, cheese, chipotle pepper (if using), cilantro and lime juice. Stir well and serve.
• Garnish with additional chopped cilantro.
• Enjoy!