UNCLE BENS MEXICAN RICE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent. Stir in the chili powder and cumin, and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the rice, chicken broth and tomato paste, and bring to a boil. Transfer to a 1 quart casserole dish, and cover with aluminum foil or a lid.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Let rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Rub the sweet potato wedges with 1 tbsp oil, season and bake for 20 mins, or until tender but slightly crisp at the edges. Cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan, then briefly fry the garlic and most of the onion. Add the chicken and fry for another 7-10 mins, or until the chicken is cooked through. Add the vinegar, honey and black beans and stir to combine, then cook for 2 mins. Add the rice from the pouch, breaking it up as you stir, and warm everything through for 5 mins.
• Divide the rice mixture between two shallow bowls. Combine the tomato, remaining onion, the lime juice and zest and the coriander. Arrange half of the avocado over each bowl along with half of the sweet potato wedges. Spoon on some of the salsa and top with some tortilla strips. Serve with hot sauce and lime wedges, if you like.