Veganmexicanrice Food

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Rinse and soak rice in enough water for 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add chopped red onion and cook for a minute. Then add chopped jalapeno and cook for a minute.
• Add chopped garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add yellow corn and mix. Add cumin powder, salt, pepper and mix. You may also add some cayenne pepper at this point to increase the heat.
• Add the soaked rice to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth or water and mix. Lower the heat to medium.
• Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, lower heat to low and cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes or till rice is soft and done.
• Switch off flame and let the rice remain covered. Remove cover after 10-15 minutes.
• Fluff with fork, add cilantro and lime juice.
• Serve vegetarian mexican rice as a side or main dish and enjoy!

MEXICAN GREEN RICE

Steps:

• Add the rice to a large pot and cover with water. Use your hands to wash the rice until the water becomes opaque (this is the starch). Drain the starchy water and repeat this process until the water runs clear.
• After the final wash cover the rice with 2.5 cups/ 650 ml water. Set the pot aside.
• Add the onion, garlic, spinach, coriander, chilli, lime juice and spices to a blender along with 1/4 cup/ 65 ml water. Blend until smooth.
• Add the blended mixture to the rice and water and mix with a spoon to combine.
• Bring the pot to the boil on high heat. Once the rice has reached a rolling boil, turn the heat down to low and cover the pot with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes. During this time, don't open the lid or touch the rice - just let it do it's thing!
• After 10 minutes remove the lid and fluff up the rice with a fork. Taste the rice - if it is still not cooked, add an additional 1/4 cup - 1/2 cup water and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the rice is soft.
• Taste the rice and season with extra salt if desired. Serve the Mexican green rice hot with lime wedges and fresh coriander. Enjoy!

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. Place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
• Add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.

VEGAN MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• dice up all the veggies, except the mushroom which should be in larger pieces.
• Cook the rice, Keep aside.
• Heat oil, add onion, add serrano pepper.
• Fry till lightly brown.
• add jeera (cumin) Fry lightly till golden.
• add veggies, do not add water as the water from the mushrooms will be enough to cook the veggies, add the bouillon cube.
• cook till veggies are done.
• Add salt to taste.
• add rice, mix.
• then sprinkle taco seasoning lightly on top and mix lightly.

VEGAN MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE WITH TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
• Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package. I usually cook the rice the night before to save time. Cut the bell peppers into bite-sized chunks.
• Heat some oil in a large pan and sauté the bell peppers for about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook it for another minute. Add the rice, the tomato paste, and the spices. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the black beans and the canned tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• Fill into a casserole dish. Crumble the nacho chips with your hands and sprinkle them on top of the rice. Then make the cheese sauce: Combine the cashew butter with the water and whisk until well combined. Season with red pepper flakes. Pour the cheese sauce over the casserole and bake it for 10 minutes.
• Once the rice casserole comes out of the oven, sprinkle it with cilantro or parsley, green onions and serve it with avocado. I love to drizzle some fresh lime juice on top. Enjoy!

VEGAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease 9×13 inch baking pan.
• Dice the bell peppers, jalapeno, and onion. Add small amount of cooking spray or oil to large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, jalapeno, and onions, and sprinkle with half of cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir to coat evenly, then cook for 3-5 minutes until veggies begin to soften. Remove and set aside. Repeat the roasting process with the corn, sprinkling with remaining half of cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and oregano. Remove from heat after 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle all roasted veggies with a little bit of salt and toss to coat.
• Cut the tortillas into thin strips. Put the refried beans in a bowl and mix with a little bit of water to make them easier to spread.
• To create casserole, spread a little bit of sauce (about 1/2 cup) on the bottom of the pan. Start by layering in this order: half of the tortilla strips, all the refried black beans, half of the veggies (peppers, onions, and corn), half of the sauce, half of the cheese. Repeat by creating new layer with remaining half of tortilla strips, veggies, sauce, and cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted. Serve with guacamole, fresh cilantro, and additional chopped black olives.

MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice until toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Stir in corn, carrots, peas, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through, about 13-16 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.