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Tex-Mex Skillet Rice

A one-pan rice dish with tomatoes, corn, and taco seasoning topped with shredded cheese.

Tex-Mex Skillet Rice

Total

25 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
  • 10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add rice and toast, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with their juices, corn, black beans, and broth. Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and top with shredded cheese. Cover for 2 minutes to melt, then garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

480

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein16 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Fat14 g
Fiber8 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium980 mg

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