Fiesta Rice
Bursting with colors and flavors, this Fiesta Rice recipe is perfect for when you are craving something fresh, easy to make and satisfying.
(6 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Categories
Instructions
Packed with bright colors and refreshing flavors, our Fiesta Rice is a satisfying meal that you can whip up in 5 minutes!
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine tomato, avocado, onion, and cilantro.
Step 3
Add lime juice, salt and pepper.
Step 4
Mix thoroughly and serve.
Recipe Tip
For a complete meal, add grilled chicken.
Categories
Tomato and Avocado
Juicy tomatoes and creamy avocados are an irresistible combo! When you have these two items on hand, you’ll have plenty of possibilities for delicious meals. With a few storage tips, you won’t have to worry about any waste:
Tomatoes
It’s best to store tomatoes at room temperature. Not only do they last twice as long — up to 10 days — but they retain their flavor. When stored in the fridge, tomatoes have a shelf life of about 5 days. Just remember to take them out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving so you get more flavor.
Avocados
Remember to buy avocados several days before you plan to use them. To get hard avocados to ripen more quickly, place them and a banana or apple in a brown paper bag for a couple of days. If the stem of the avocado is difficult to remove, it’s not ripe. Once ripe, store them in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Keep the party going by trying other recipes that feature this delicious duo. For a hefty helping of herbal flavors, try adding some chimichurri sauce – a rich mixture of parsley, garlic, oregano – as seen in this Chimichurri Tuna Salad. Or enjoy a whole bunch of whole grains with this protein-packed Avocado Chicken Power Salad.
A Flavorful Fiesta
There are plenty of ways you can customize this dish. You could ditch dicing by opting for cherry tomatoes. These small, round tomatoes are extra juicy with a hint of sweetness. Or, you could swap in another one of our grain varieties.
Whether you want to shorten the shopping list or just want an extra burst of flavor, reach for a cup of Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice! Looking for another dinner idea? Try our: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe with Broccoli.
