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Quick and easy Mexican Fried rice is a gluten Free, Vegan One Pot meal that works well for parties and lunchboxes alike.

Mexican Fried Rice | How to make Mexican Fried Rice | GF and Vegan

Kalyani
Quick and easy Mexican Fried rice is a gluten Free, Vegan One Pot meal that works well for parties and lunchboxes alike. 
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, One Pot Meal, RIce
Cuisine Fusion, Mexican
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • Spice Grinder
  • Thick Bottomed Pan
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Rice Cooked and cooled
  • 2-3 Jalapeños adjust spice, thinly or thickly sliced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Frozen peas opt. - I add this to add protein to the carb-heavy dish
  • 2 TBSP Carrots minced fine, optional
  • 2 tsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Spicy red chilly paste
  • 3 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Onion medium,minced fine
  • 2 Garlic minced fine
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika sub with kashmiri red chilli powder

Instructions
 

  • In a thick pan, heat oil. Saute the garlic and onions till onions turn translucent.
  • Now add the chopped tomatoes (blitzed coarsely), frozen peas, carrots, salt and sprinkle little water.
  • Cook and cover till the tomatoes turn mushy and soft (about 4-5 mins).
  • Now add the spicy red chilly paste, red paprika and stir well.
  • Now add the jalapeños and saute for 1 min.
  • Add rice in the end, stir well without making it mushy.
  • Serve hot or warm. Ideal for school lunchboxes too !

Notes

Tips to make this Mexican Rice more delish:

  1. Team it up with salsa + guacamole to make it a complete meal.
  2. Add sauteed corn / Avocado / Peppers to the Mexican rice to make it more fibre rich
  3. Be sure to use previously cooked and cooled rice for best results.
  4. Easily doubled / tripled if feeding a crowd
  5. If making for a party, adjust salt + spice accordingly. We like this moderately spicy
  6. You can also make the rice ahead, refreigerate a day prior and use it to make the Mexican Fried Rice
  7. Leftovers freeze well. store in airtight glass / Freezer-safe containers. Thaw / Microwave and use accordingly.
Keyword Fusion Food, Gluten Free, Lunchbox Ideas, Main Course, Mexican Fried rice, Party food, Rice Variant, Rice Variety, Vegan
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