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Mexican Rice Recipe- The $30 Meal Budget Challenge

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Blog, Recipes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (400gm)
  • 0.5 cup grated cheese to serve.
  • 0.25 cup frozen peas
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1 tsp crushed garlic
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 0.5 can corn (400gm)
  • 500 gram long grain rice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp Stock powder (of choice)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil on a high heat in a large sauce pan add the garlic & cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the chilli, cumin & coriander cook for 1 minutes until aromatic.
  • Add the rice, stir to coat in spices & oil cook for 1 -2 minute.
  • Stir in the water & stock powder.
  • Then add the canned tomato, corn, peas, grated carrot & kidney beans.
  • Bring to the boil then reduce heat to low & shimmer for 15 -20minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Serve with grated cheese sprinkled on top.