Who doesn't love fried rice? What's not to love about rice that's been stir-fried with veggies, protein, and a delicious sauce? And while fried rice is often associated with Chinese cuisine, it's actually a popular dish in many cultures, including Mexican cuisine. Here's a delicious and healthy recipe for Mexican fried rice that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients:

-1 cup brown rice
-1 tbsp olive oil
-1 brown onion, chopped
-1 red capsicum, deseeded, chopped
-2 garlic cloves, crushed
-2 tsp chilli powder
-Can of black beans, rinsed, drained
-Can of corn kernels
-2 tbsp lime juice
-200g grape tomatoes, chopped
-1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
-1 small avocado, quartered, sliced
-125g feta, crumbled
-Fresh coriander to serve
-Lime wedges, to serve



Instructions:

1. Cook rice according to package instructions, then spread onto a large tray and place into the fridge, uncovered, for at least 1 hour. Or, if you have leftover brown rice, you can use that.

2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, capsicum, and garlic. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until softened. Then add the garlic and chilli powder and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

4. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is well combined with the onion mixture.

5. Add the black beans and corn and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

6. Remove from heat, pour the lime juice, and toss to combine.

7. Combine tomatoes and onion in a bowl—season to taste.

8. Serve the rice mixture topped with avocado, feta, tomato mixture, coriander and lime wedges.



This Mexican fried rice recipe is a delicious and easy-to-cook meal that is perfect for any occasion. With its zesty lime flavour and fresh coriander garnish, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So why not give it a try tonight and let us know what you think in the comments below?