Ingredients
- 2 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and diced
- 2 cups leftover zesty rice salad
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon chili seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
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In a large skillet, over medium heat, fry the bacon until just crisp. Add the jalapenos and saute until slightly softened. Stir in the zesty rice salad and cook until rice is heated through. Add corn, diced tomatoes, and chili seasoning. Continue to fry on medium heat until corn is cooked and tomatoes are hot. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Zesty Rice Salad:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chili seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1 yellow pepper, diced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Heat oil over medium heat in a medium sauce pot. Add garlic, and rice and saute for 2 minutes until rice is toasted. Add 2 1/4 cups water, chili seasoning and season with a pinch of salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove to a baking sheet and let cool.
In a large bowl combine onion, yellow pepper, cooled rice, beans, vinegar and cilantro. Mix well and serve with steak.
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By rahill86_11909058
brooklyn, NY
on July 11, 2009
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I had a family dinner and i was press for time i did not know what to make and i went online and found this recipe. it was the best dish i made and i made it for my 4th of july BBQ and everyone loved it.
By nemodcm
Tampa, FL
on June 29, 2009
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This is better & more flavorful than the zesty fried rice on its own but still was just okay. I *love* the round two concept to stretch a dollar but I'll probably pass on this one for a bit.
By laurajo98_11597847
Anchorage, AK
on June 06, 2009
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Zesty Rice Salad found at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/zesty-rice-salad-recipe/index.html
I had all the ingredients for these and needed something for a potluck. This worked out nicely!
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