Best Mexican Rice And Tilapia Salad Recipes

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LIME-CILANTRO TILAPIA



Lime-Cilantro Tilapia image

I have so much fun serving this Mexican-inspired tilapia at summer parties. Finish it off with a side of rice and a salad loaded with sliced avocadoes and tomatoes. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Dip fillets in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., To the same pan, add broth, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and remaining cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with tilapia.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN BEAN AND RICE SALAD



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Quick, fresh and tasty. I love the ingredients of this recipe.

Provided by TaraV1976

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 lime, zested and juiced
¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the brown rice, kidney beans, black beans, corn, onion, green pepper, jalapeno peppers, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, and cumin. Lightly toss all ingredients to mix well, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
  • Refrigerate salad for 1 hour, toss again, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 398.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MEXICAN RICE SALAD



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Ruth Bianchi from Apple Valley, Minnesota notes, "The recipe for this delicious, colorful salad has been in my family for years. My mother used to bring it to many different functions, and I'm carrying on her tradition."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/3 cups water
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup salted peanuts
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Rinse rice with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl. , In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and carrot in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add to rice. Stir in the corn, beans, tomatoes, peanuts and cilantro. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, cayenne and cumin. Pour over rice mixture; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MEXICAN BROWN RICE SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ears corn, husked
Olive oil, for brushing
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 small jalapeno, seeds and rib removed, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon cumin
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Brush corn with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes, rotating on all sides, until the corn has some nice charred spots. Let cool and remove corn kernels from the cob.
  • Add corn, brown rice, beans, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and green onions to a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic, cilantro, and salt and pepper. Fold dressing into the veggies and top with the crumbled cheese and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 3 milligrams, Sodium 422 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 5 grams

TILAPIA WITH FIESTA RICE



Tilapia with Fiesta Rice image

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

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1-1/2 cups salsa

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.

MEXICAN RICE & BEAN SALAD



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This low-fat spicy salad with Latin American flavours is packed with fresh vegetables for a filling lunch

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

175g/6oz basmati and wild rice
400g can mixed bean salad , drained and rinsed
bunch spring onions , chopped
1 red pepper , deseeded and chopped
1 avocado , chopped
juice 1 lime , plus wedges to serve
1 tbsp Cajun spice mix
small bunch coriander , chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the rice following pack instructions. Drain, then cool under cold running water until completely cold. Stir in beans, onions, pepper and avocado.
  • Mix the lime juice with the Cajun spice mix and some black pepper. Pour over the rice mix, stir in the coriander and serve with extra lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein

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