Vegetarian One-Skillet Mexican Rice

This vegetarian Mexican rice recipe is a delicious main dish for the whole family! Made with Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes and Birds Eye® Steamfresh Sweet corn, this dinner meal is fresh and flavorful
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Vegetarian One-Skillet Mexican Rice
This vegetarian Mexican rice recipe is a delicious main dish for the whole family! Made with Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes and Birds Eye® Steamfresh Sweet corn, this dinner meal is fresh and flavorful

July 2, 2026
URL: https://www.birdseye.com/recipes/dinner/vegetarian-one-skillet-mexican-rice-10008

  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Total time 40 minutes
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1 can (15 oz each) Rosarita® Premium Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed

  • 1 bag (10 oz each) Birds Eye® Steamfresh Sweet Corn

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 can (28 oz each) Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked

  • 2 cups water

  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrition Information

275 calories, 39g carbs

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Nutrition Information

275 calories, 39g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, jalapeno, onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. Add beans, corn, salt, chili powder and cumin; stir and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

  • Step two

    Add undrained tomatoes, rice, and water; stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with lid and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is cooked and water has been absorbed. Remove from heat, top Mexican rice with cheese, and let stand until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Information

275 calories, 39g carbs

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Vegetarian One-Skillet Mexican Rice

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 184 mg 18%
Carbohydrate 39 g 13%
Cholesterol 20 mg 7%
Total Fat 9 g 13%
Iron 3 mg 15%
Calories 275 kcal 14%
Sodium 1236 mg 51%
Protein 11 g 21%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Sugars 5 g 0
Vitamin C 48 mg 79%

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