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!

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