Best Mexican Fiesta Risotto Recipes

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MEXICAN FIESTA RISOTTO



Mexican Fiesta Risotto image

A fiesta...for your taste buds.

Provided by Lindsay V

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 c arborio rice
1/2 c chopped onion
2 Tbsp butter
3 c chicken broth
1 can(s) (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 c mexican blend cheese (colby jack or pepper jack would work too)
1 c frozen corn
1 bell pepper, chopped and deseeded (any color will do)
1/3 c cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 1/2 Tbsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp minced garlic
juice of 1 lime
salt & pepper
cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Coat a small saucepan with cooking spray and sauté peppers. After about 5 minutes, add the corn and season with salt and pepper. I like to cook the peppers until they're slightly charred to resemble veggies you'd receive with fajitas.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pot, cook onion on medium heat with the butter. When the onion becomes fragrant, add the Arborio rice. Stir for 2 minutes. Add in 1 cup of chicken broth. Allow the rice to completely absorb the chicken broth before adding the next cup. Follow this same rule before adding the third and final cup of broth. The final result should be very creamy.
  • 3. As your rice is cooking, mix together the canola oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • 4. Once rice is cooked, mix in beans, cheese, pepper, corn and cilantro in a large bowl.
  • 5. Add the dressing and stir until evenly distributed. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
  • 6. Add the dressing and stir until evenly distributed. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.

QUICK MEXICAN CORN RISOTTO



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Here's a good alternative to Spanish rice. Recipe from the Too Busy to Cook section of Bon Appetit. ZWT Mid-West region (corn).

Provided by lazyme

Categories     White Rice

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup medium-grain white rice
29 ounces chicken broth
10 ounces frozen corn
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese
fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cumin; sauté 1 minute. Mix in rice. Add broth and frozen corn and bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until rice is tender and mixture is slightly thick and creamy, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.
  • Add cream and cheese and stir until mixture is heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 837.2, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 17.2

QUICK MEXICAN CORN RISOTTO



Quick Mexican Corn Risotto image

Categories     Cheese     Rice     Vegetable     Side     Corn     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup medium-grain white rice
2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
1 10-ounce package frozen sweet corn
1/4 cup whipping cream or half and half
1 cup (packed) grated Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeños
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cumin; sauté 1 minute. Mix in rice. Add broth and frozen corn and bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until rice is tender and mixture is slightly thick and creamy, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Add cream and cheese and stir until mixture is heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

FIESTA RICE



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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

2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cans (6 ounces each) small pitted ripe olives, drained
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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.

MEXICAN FIESTA RICE



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Make this tasty Mexican rice to serve a crowd. Our recipe is vegan but if everyone you're cooking for eats meat, some chopped bacon in with the onions works well

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Side dish, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 peppers (choose your favourite colours), finely chopped
4 garlic cloves , very finely chopped or crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds or ½ tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp tomato purée
small pinch of sweet smoked paprika
250g basmati rice
450ml hot vegetable stock (make sure it's vegan-friendly)
finely chopped coriander and sliced spring onions, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan with a lid, then add the onion, pepper, garlic and cumin and sizzle gently for 8-10 mins until the vegetables are soft and golden. Stir in the tomato purée and smoked paprika and cook for 1 min, then stir in the rice.
  • Pour over the stock, then cover and bring to the boil. Stir quickly, then cover again and place on the lowest heat possible. Simmer for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave, covered, for a further 10 mins. If serving straightaway, stir through the coriander and spring onions; alternatively, leave the rice to cool, chill, then re-fry before serving and stir the coriander and spring onions through at the end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

MEXICAN FIESTA PLATTER



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This recipe proves you don't need to fuss to prepare an appetizer for a crowd. With generous layers of beef, rice, corn chips and cheese, it's a nacho lover's dream!-Ann Nace, Perkasie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 envelope chili seasoning
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips
3 cups hot cooked rice
2 large onions, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped ripe olives
Hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; crumbling beef; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and chili seasoning; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , On 2 serving platters with sides, layer the corn chips, rice, onions, meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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