For a heartier dish, add 1/2 can of drained and rinsed black or kidney beans when you add the rice. Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper to your desired level of spiciness. Long-grain rice works best in this recipe, as it tends to hold its shape and not become mushy. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime for added freshness.
Mable Nienow
Feb 23, 2025This recipe is amazing! The rice came out perfectly seasoned and the vegetables were so fresh. I added some black beans and it was a hearty meal.
Eldon Stanton
Feb 16, 2025A great recipe! I like to add a little bit of chicken broth to the rice while it heats to give it extra flavor and moisture.
Joany Feest
Jan 20, 2025I like to add a can of Rotel tomatoes to give the rice even more flavor and spice.
Britney Keebler
Dec 20, 2024The tip about using day-old rice was spot on! It kept the rice from getting mushy.
Leon Abernathy
Sep 15, 2024I loved the little kick of spice! My family really enjoyed this rice with our tacos.
Amely Reinger
Jul 6, 2024I added a squeeze of lime juice at the end as suggested, and it really made the flavors pop!
Kailyn Grimes
Feb 1, 2024I doubled the recipe and it was still gone in minutes. Will definitely be making this again!
Melody Mertz
Jan 18, 2024So easy to make and so much better than store-bought rice. The fresh vegetables make a huge difference.