Mexican Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• ½ cup yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 cup bell pepper (diced)
• 4 tablespoons red enchilada sauce
• 2 tablespoons can green chilies (drained)
• 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup corn (thawed)
• 2 cups basmati rice (cooked)
• 3 tablespoons green onions (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat with oil. Add garlic and onion, and cook for 3-5 minutes until the onion turns translucent.

2. 2

   Add bell peppers and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in the enchilada sauce, green chilies, and tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add in the seasonings; cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in the corn and cook for 3-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Slowly add the cooked basmati rice and mix until everything comes together without breaking the rice.

5. 5

   Finally, add the green onions and serve the Mexican fried rice with your favorite protein on the side.