Easy Guacamole Mexican Rice
As I’ve mentioned more than a few times, I’m a semi-homemade mom. What does that mean? It means I don’t bake cakes from scratch and I definitely don’t make my own pasta. I depend on store-bought ingredients to build meals that my family loves. Recently we were all craving Mexican food. Instead of going out to a restaurant, we decided to whip up some oven baked tacos at home. But we needed a side dish. Easy Guacamole Mexican Rice came to the rescue!
While it might not sound like the easiest recipe, that’s because your mind has already jumped to preparing a batch of rice and making your own guacamole. With Minute Rice and some prepared guacamole from the grocery store, you’ll have a great side dish or appetizer in minutes.
Seriously, the most time-consuming part is chopping up tomatoes. I used cherry tomatoes and simply cut them in half with my kitchen shears. Even that didn’t take long at all! If you had everything on hand, this would make a great last-minute dish for entertaining unexpected guests too!
All you have to do is heat up the rice and then mix it all together. Yes, it’s really that simple! And the end result? Delicious! You’ll be the hit of the party! Especially when your guests realize how healthy it is. With no cheese or sour cream involved, it’s convenient and healthy!
Shopping List
- 2 cups Minute® Ready to Serve Rice white rice
- 1/2 can black beans, drained
- 1/2 can yellow corn, drained
- 1/2 package prepared guacamole
- 8-10 cherry tomatoes
In the Kitchen
- Prepare Minute® Ready to Serve Rice cups according to packaging.
- Pour rice into a large bowl.
- Add beans and corn. Mix.
- Mix in 1/2 package of guacamole. (Or add guacamole to taste.)
- Cut tomatoes in halves and mix in.
- Serve with chips or as a side dish.
And just like that, you have a delicious Mexican Rice recipe that is a breeze to make! There’s not much better when it comes to being a semi-homemade mom! Oh, and the family LOVED it. They even asked me to make it again a few days later. And I did! Yep, we had it twice in one week!
What is your favorite rice side dish?
Minute® Ready to Serve Rice is an ideal portable solution for lunch or breakfast because you can eat it on the go, straight from the cup. In just 60 seconds, you have fully cooked rice for any meal or snack. You’ll never get bored with your lunch since there are 10 flavorful and wholesome varieties. If you’re looking for a healthy option, Minute® Ready to Serve Rice provides easy portion control since it’s conveniently packaged in two individual single-serve cups.
Visit http://www.minuterice.com/ for recipes, including Minute® Ready to Serve Stir it Up recipe ideas and more information about the Minute® Rice family of products.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.
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You are right, that really is easy! I love Minute rice and how simple they can make creating a delicious meal! My husband takes them to school all the time for his lunches!
Oh that would be great in the summer! AND it is filled with all the things my kiddos will eat. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow, that looks delicious! Thanks so much for this recipe idea! My fam would love it!
I love rice, but it can be so bland. This sounds like a delicious flavorful recipe!
Looks yummy! My favorite rice side dish is cilantro lime rice
We love Mexican food in our house too, this would go perfect with your wonton taco recipe! yum!