Can you believe that it is going to be May next week? I am so excited because May is my favorite month (for so many reasons).
One of the reasons I love May is because of Cinco de Mayo. I will take any excuse I can get to eat Mexican food! It is my absolute favorite. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t want a margarita?!
Anyways, today I wanted to share with you an amazing recipe that could be an easy side dish to bring to your next party. It’s called: Festive Mexican Rice.
You can keep this recipe the way it is and use it as a side, or you can add meat to it to make it a full entrée. When we have leftovers, I sometimes mix it in with scrambled eggs in the morning – it is so good!
Festive Mexican Rice
Ingredients
- 1½ cups long grain rice (not instant)
- 1 can beef broth and enough water to make 3 cups of total liquid
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 can sweet corn, drained
- 1 can Rotel, drained
- 1 small can diced black olives, drained
- 1 can red beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Bring rice, beef broth, water, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover the pot with lid. It will take about 20-25 minutes for the rice to cook completely.
- Once the rice is done cooking, turn off the heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Add in all other ingredients and mix together thoroughly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Optional: Add in ground beef or turkey to make it more of a complete meal.
The festive bowls and salt & pepper shakers were wedding gifts from Crate and Barrel. Unfortunately, I don’t see them on their website anymore, but I will let you know if I find something similar.
I hope you all enjoy this recipe. It is so delicious and it is a regular rotation in our house. We like to make a batch of this and freeze it for meals later since it makes so much!
Looks yummy!!! And yes, we DO celebrate! This family even dresses for the occasion— much to my daughter’s dismay! LOL ?
That’s awesome! I should start that tradition – I want to do a party or something this year!