**Fiesta rice**, a vibrant and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish, is an explosion of colors and tastes that will enliven any gathering. This one-pot meal is incredibly versatile, allowing for customization with various proteins, vegetables, and seasonings to suit your preferences. Fiesta rice is not just delicious but also incredibly easy to make, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. With its zesty blend of spices, tender rice, and an array of colorful ingredients, fiesta rice is sure to become a family favorite.
**Within this article, you'll find a collection of tantalizing fiesta rice recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes:**
* **Classic Fiesta Rice:** Experience the traditional flavors of fiesta rice with this classic recipe. It features a medley of bell peppers, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and a zesty blend of spices, all simmered together until the rice is fluffy and the flavors meld perfectly.
* **Vegetarian Fiesta Rice:** For a meatless fiesta rice option, this recipe swaps out the chicken or beef for a hearty combination of black beans, corn, and bell peppers. It's equally flavorful and packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal.
* **Chicken Fiesta Rice:** If you're a chicken lover, this recipe is for you. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and seared to perfection before being combined with rice, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. The result is a delightful harmony of textures and tastes.
* **Beef Fiesta Rice:** Craving something more substantial? This beef fiesta rice recipe uses ground beef for a protein-packed meal. The ground beef is seasoned and cooked with a blend of spices, then combined with rice, vegetables, and a savory sauce for a hearty and satisfying dish.
* **One-Pot Fiesta Rice:** Short on time? This one-pot fiesta rice recipe has you covered. Simply combine all the ingredients in a single pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is tender. It's a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying fiesta rice meal.
No matter which recipe you choose, fiesta rice is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and delightful flavors will make it a favorite among family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create a fiesta of flavors with these exciting fiesta rice recipes!
FIESTA RICE AND BEAN SALAD
My entire family loves this salad-especially when I fix it with fresh-picked sweet corn. The summery ingredients and fragrant cilantro make it a good match for a barbecued main course. -Diane Lynch, Sugar Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add corn; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain corn and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the rice, corn, beans, onions, peppers, cilantro and olives. Combine the salad dressing, lime juice and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FIESTA CHICKEN WITH BARLEY AND BROWN RICE (CROCK POT)
I came up with this when I couldn't decide between chicken cacciatore or something more Tex-Mex. I also wanted a "real" meal without having to work too hard at it. We really enjoyed this. Other cuts of chicken can be used, although I recommend staying away from boneless skinless breasts because I think they tend to dry out in a slow cooker. Since every one's crock pots heat differently and grains can be tricky to cook in a CP, you may have to fool a little bit with the timing on the rice and barley. You could also make that separately and just add it in at serving time. Cooked the way I did it, it almost had a risotto-like texture to it.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7h20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with pepper and lightly brown in a large nonstick skillet, 5 minutes on each side.
- Place onion, chipotle pepper, and garlic in the crock pot, followed by the chicken.
- Pour tomato juice over the chicken.
- Sprinkle chicken with cumin, chili powder, and more black pepper.
- Pour canned tomatoes & green chilis over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Remove chicken, and stir uncooked rice and barley into the slow cooker (check the dryness at this time, too, and add some water or other liquid in if you need to).
- Place chicken back on top and continue to cook on low for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 more hours until grains are tender but not overdone.
- Serve with cheese and sour cream, if desired.
FIESTA RICE
This delicious dish is filled with eye-appealing colors and taste that makes even a large batch disappear fast. It's easy to assemble and pop in the oven.-Rita Wilken, Bloomfield, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h50m
Yield 30-36 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the next eight ingredients. , Divide between two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Stir 2 cups of water into each pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FIESTA CHILI BEEF AND RICE
This zesty dish creates its own fiesta with every spoonful. Serve with corn tortillas and salsa.
Provided by CHRISTYJ
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add oil to a medium saucepan. Stir in rice, and cook over medium heat until rice begins to have a golden color, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup onion and 1/2 cup green pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in water and half of the chili sauce. Bring to boil. Mix in corn, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, saute beef with remaining 1/2 cup onion and 1/2 cup green pepper until meat loses pink color and vegetables are tender.
- Add remaining chili sauce, tomato sauce, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
- Turn rice onto a platter, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese, and top with beef mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1186.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
TILAPIA WITH FIESTA RICE
I often use my husband's fresh-caught bass or catfish for this recipe, but tilapia, salmon and even chicken will do. -Tarin Hauck, Minneapolis, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place tilapia in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; sprinkle over fish. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl; stir in beans, corn and salsa. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, stirring once, 2-3 minutes Serve with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
FOIL BAKED TILAPIA WITH FIESTA RICE #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. Perfectly steamed Tilapia over colorful Fiesta Rice. A delicious way to prepare fish and the clean up is a breeze.
Provided by gemini08
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 plates, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook the rice (stove top or rice maker), add the tumeric and salt to the cooking water, the rice will turn a beautiful yellow color. When cooked, let it cool off, can be made ahead.
- Mix the marinade for the tilapia filets: oil, citrus juices and a dash of mexican oregano, marinate fish filets for up to one hour, not more or the fish will "cook" in the juice.
- Lay out 4 12 X 12 squares of heavy duty reynolds wrap, put 3-4 slices of lemons on one side of each and top with the fish filets. Season with salt and lemon pepper and spoon the marinade over. Fold the second half over and crimp the sides tightly, tuck the ends under.
- Lay the packages on a baking sheet and bake @ 375 for 12 - 15 minutes. Let the package rest for a few minutes, then open carefully, watch out for steam escaping.
- In the meantime, heat a tbsp of oil in a heavy skillet and saute the onions until golden. Add the peppers, corn and jalapeno and cook until soft, Add the rice and black beans and heat through. Season with salt and cumin.
- To serve, spoon a portion of rice on each plate, lay the fish on top, spoon the accumulated sauce over the fish and rice, garnish with the lemon slices and sprinkle some chopped cilantro over. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 191.4, Carbohydrate 91.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 32.7
FIESTA RICE SALAD
You just can't lose with this winning combination of cumin, lime juice, and cilantro. Munch on this for a lovely light lunch, or pair it with your favorite Mexican dish for a super-satisfying dinner.
Provided by Shannon Smith
Categories Rice Sides
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Put rice in a mixing bowl (rice should not be warm, let it cool completely or refrigerate to cool if necessary).
- 2. Add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- 3. Refrigerate for 1 hour & serve.
FIESTA CHICKEN AND RICE
From Cook's Country via Skillet Suppers. I've added the chopped fresh cilantro as garnishment. It can be sprinkled either with the green onion slices or in place of. That cilantro is another ingredient I'm hooked, along with Sriracha, chorizo, lemongrass, jasmine rice...
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Set a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. When it starts to shimmer, add the chicken and cook on one side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
- Add the rice, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is toasted and the onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, chili powder and cayenne, cooking just until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- Mix in the tomatoes, green pepper and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken back to the pan, browned side up, along with any accumulated juices. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes, depending on size of the breasts.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and gently give the rice a quick stir then replace the cover and continue cooking until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the chicken into 1/2-inch slices.
- Turn off the heat under the pan then arrange the sliced chicken on top. Sprinkle with the cheese and green onions then cover the pan again and let stand for a few minutes until the cheese has melted.
FIESTA RICE
Submitted to Cooking Light by Maro Desjardins. Different from most mexican style rice dishes because it uses brown rice.
Provided by kitchenslave03
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in med saucepan over med-high heat. Add corn to pan; cook 10 min or til it starts to brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan. Set aside.
- Melt butter in pan. Add onions; saute 5 min or til tender. Stir in rice, cumin, and garlic; cook 1 minute Add broth, pepper, salt and diced tomatoes to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 min, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in reserved corn and beans. Cover and let stand 10 minute Stir in cilantro and juice and serve.
FIESTA RICE SALAD
Another lunch box favorite of mine. From Beverly Mills & Alicia Ross of "Desperation Dinners."
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Brown Rice
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour beans into colander; rinse with cool tap water; drain.
- Pour rice into medium bowl. Seed and chop peppers and celery into bite sized pieces; add to bowl.
- Mince scallions, using all the whites and enough tender green tops to make 1/2 cup; add to bowl.
- Chop cilantro leaves; add to bowl.
- Add drained black beans; set bowl aside.
- Pour the picante sauce and dressing into 2 cup glass measure. Add lime juice and cumin; stir to mix well.
- Pour dressing over rice and vegetables and stir gently until the salad is mixed well.
- Serve at once or chill til ready to serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated in air tight container for up to four days.
- NOTE: The rice needs to be cold. If you do not have precooked rice, cook according to package directions and rinse under cold tap water until rice is cool. Drain rice and place in freezer to continue cooling while you cut up the veggies.
EASY FIESTA RICE
Make and share this Easy Fiesta Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by andypandy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Measure rice in the measuring cup that came with cooker. This measure is actually 3/4 of a cup. Rinse rice well until clear.
- Place the rinsed rice, and all other ingredients into the pot, fill the pot to the 3 cup mark with chicken stock or water.
- Close lid and set to on.
- You can add also for variety 1/2 cup corn kernels, or drained black bean. Also use tomatoes with chilies or cilantro.
FIESTA CHEESE RICE
"I usually serve this spicy rice side dish alongside chicken enchiladas or tacos for a great Mexican meal," writes Sarah Rodefeld of Maud, Oklahoma.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the rice, water, tomatoes and bouillon; mix well. Pour into a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of cheese; mix well. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover and microwave for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS & FIESTA RICE
Here's an easy way to make family-favorite, cheesy quesadillas that are just as tasty as those served in restaurants.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 8 quesadillas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425°F.
- Cook the chicken in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until well browned and cooked through, stirring often. Stir in the soup and 1/2 cup picante sauce. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
- Spread about 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto half of each tortilla to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Brush the edges with water. Fold the tortillas over the filling and press to seal. Place the filled tortillas on 2 baking sheets.
- Bake for 5 minutes or until the quesadillas are hot. Cut each quesadilla in half.
- Heat the broth, water and remaining picante sauce in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve the rice with the quesadillas.
- RECIPE TIPS:.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
FIESTA CHEESE RICE
Make and share this Fiesta Cheese Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bmcnichol
Categories Brown Rice
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the rice, water, tomatoes and bouillon and mix.
- Pour into a greased microwave dish.
- Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of cheese and mix.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Cover and microwave for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted.
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS & FIESTA RICE
I really enjoyed this, as did my hubby John, but would double the meat next time!
Provided by Megan Stewart
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Oven to 425 degrees. Cook chicken until done and juices evaporate, I shredded it down a little. Add cheese soup and 1/2 c salsa and heat through. Spread about 1/3 c onto half of each tortilla to about 1/2" of edge. Moisten with water and fold over and seal. Put on 2 baking sheets, bake 5 min. Serve with rice.
- 2. Fiesta Rice: Heat chicken broth, water and salsa to boil. Stir in rice, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 min, fluff with fork.
CHEESY FIESTA RICE
I made this rice dish a few times before switching to a low-carb diet. It makes for a good side dish or meal. It is very flavorful and tasty! Boiling the rice in chicken broth really brings out a good flavor. I made it with white rice, but I bet whole grain rice works great too. I wanted to share this with those of you who love...
Provided by Jessica Fontenot
Categories Rice Sides
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Melt margerine or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and rice. Cook 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
- 2. Stir in salt, chili powder, chicken broth and green chiles. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and tomato. Garnish wish cilantro, if desired.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and aromatic herbs will elevate the taste of your fiesta rice.
- Cook the rice perfectly: Fluffy and separate grains of rice are essential for a successful fiesta rice. Follow the package instructions or use the absorption method for best results.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When sautéing the vegetables and protein, avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking and prevent steaming.
- Add the liquids gradually: When adding broth or water to the rice, do it gradually to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
- Let the rice rest: After cooking, let the fiesta rice rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the rice to absorb any remaining liquid.
Conclusion:
Fiesta rice is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for potlucks, parties, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its vibrant colors, bold flavors, and customizable ingredients, fiesta rice is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's get cooking!
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