Mexican Rice Bowl Recipes

MEXICAN RICE BOWL WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until well browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add onion and garlic to skillet, and saute for approximately 5 minutes or until soft. Add in red and green peppers, continue to saute on medium-low heat until peppers are soft, about 7 minutes.
• Once softened, add all remaining ingredients (except rice and cheese), as well as the cooked chicken. Stir until all ingredients are mixed well and heated through; adjust salt and pepper.
• Serve over rice with shredded cheese and sour cream. Even heartier with a side of tortilla chips or warmed tortillas.

MEXICAN VEGETABLE RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Stir 1 tablespoon liquid amino acid and onion powder together in a small bowl to dissolve the powder into liquid; pour into a large plastic resealable bag; add zucchini and kale and work the bag to coat vegetables with the marinade. Squeeze bag to remove excess air and seal. Marinate vegetables for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Blend coconut milk, macadamia nuts, cashews, nutritional yeast, chili powder, remaining liquid amino acid, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a blender until smooth.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour zucchini and kale from the plastic bag into the skillet; saute just until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Divide cooked rice between two bowls; top each portion with about half the vegetable mixture. Drizzle the blended sauce over the vegetables.

MEXICAN TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan and sizzle the onion for 5 mins until just starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for a minute more, then stir in the chipotle paste (if using) and the tomato purée and cook for a minute.
• Add the tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes, then scatter the rice into the pan and stir, so it's coated in the tomato mix. Pour over the hot stock, season, give everything another stir and bring to the boil, then cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat down to the lowest possible setting.
• Gently simmer for 15-20 mins until all the stock has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Leave the rice to sit for a few mins off the heat, then stir through the coriander and serve.

MEXICAN BURRITO BOWL

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the water, rice and juice from the 2 limes.
• Bring rice mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer covered until all of the liquid is absorbed.
• While the rice is cooking, chop the onion and the garlic.
• In another saucepan, melt the butter.
• Saute the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent.
• Add the canned tomatoes, white wine and beans.
• Simmer until most of the moisture boils off.
• If including meat, dice up some grilled chicken or pork or steak.
• To serve start with rice in bowl.
• Top with bean/tomato mixture.
• Top with meat if using and cheese, chopped cilantro, salsa, sour cream, etc.
• Eat with chips.