Weight Watchers Recipes
Zero point bowls of Mexican Fried Rice
Mexican Fried Rice is an easy side dish and made with simple ingredients. If you are looking for a Mexican style rice, this is the one to make.
INGREDIENTS
For the Rice:
- ▢1 Tablespoon Oil
- ▢1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- ▢½ Onion finely diced
- ▢½ Red Bell Pepper diced
- ▢1 cup Black Beans drained and rinsed
- ▢1 cup Corn
- ▢4 cups Cooked Rice
For the Sauce:
- ▢½ cup Red Enchilada Sauce
- ▢½ teaspoon Cumin
- ▢1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ▢½ teaspoon Paprika
- ▢1 teaspoon Salt
- ▢¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until the garlic is aromatic.
- Stir in the diced onions and red bell pepper and cook until the onions are translucent (approximately 2-3 minutes).
- Add in the corn and black beans. Cook for 1 minute until they are heated through.
- Then stir in the cooked rice and the sauce mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat all the ingredients with the sauce. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until all the ingredients are heated through.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!