Description
Baja Rice Stir Fry is a vibrant, one-pan fusion of fluffy rice, hearty beans, and sweet corn all dressed in a tangy Baja sauce that bursts with brightness.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] black beans, drained and rinsed *
- 1 – [ 15.25 oz. can ] corn, drained
- 2 cups cooked and refrigerated rice (of choice) *
Baja Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar *
- 2 Tablespoons distilled white vinegar *
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon + 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (+/-)
Baja Sauce Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder *
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Serving Ideas:
- Avocado chunks
- Guacamole
- Shredded lettuce
- Soft tortillas (wrap)
- Baked tortilla chips (dip)
Instructions
- Place all the Baja Sauce Ingredients and all the Baja Sauce Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, mix well to combine, stir until thoroughly emulsified, set aside until Step 5.
- In a large skillet, add the diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat for 9 to 11 minutes to soften, then add the 2 Tablespoons of vegetable broth to get the onions perfectly tender.
- Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Next add the corn, black beans, and cooked and refrigerated rice, stir well to combine, continue to sauté for several minutes until thoroughly heated through.
- Once heated through, add the Baja Sauce and stir well. Continue to sauté until thoroughly heated through, then serve inside a wrap or with tortilla chips and/or with chunks of avocado.
Notes
Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Servings: 5 to 6 (makes 5 cups)