# Mexican-Style Rice Bake

Recipe by [Lucas Moreau](https://fridge.menu/en/u/lucasmoreau)

A one-pot Mexican-style rice bake with black beans, corn and smoky spices, topped with avocado and lime.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Side dishes

Contains: milk

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## Ingredients

- 2 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 4 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 2 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot) — diced small
- 1 pcs [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — coarsely grated
- ½ pcs Red chilli — deseeded, finely chopped
- 2 tsp [Cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin) — ground
- 2 tsp [Ground coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-coriander)
- ½ tsp [Cinnamon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cinnamon) — ground
- 2 tsp [Smoked paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/smoked-paprika)
- 300 g Basmati rice
- 600 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 400 g [Chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes) — tinned
- 1 can [Black beans](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-beans)
- 140 g [Sweetcorn](https://fridge.menu/en/i/corn) — tinned or frozen
- 2 pcs [Pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bell-pepper) — diced small
- 125 g [Tomato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato) — cut into thin wedges
- 3 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 1 pcs [Avocado](https://fridge.menu/en/i/avocado) — diced
- 1 bunch [Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander) — roughly chopped, fresh
- 125 g [Cheddar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cheddar) — freshly grated
- 1 tbsp [Sriracha](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sriracha) — to taste
- 1 pcs [Lime](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lime) — cut into wedges

## Steps

1. Put the onion, garlic and carrot into a pan with the oil and fry over medium heat until the onion softens.
2. Add the courgette, chilli, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and smoked paprika and stir well.
3. Rinse the basmati rice very thoroughly in a sieve.
4. Add the rice to the pan along with the stock and chopped tomatoes.
5. Bring to the boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and simmer with the lid on. (15 min)
6. Add the beans, sweetcorn and pepper and bring back to the boil.
7. Cover, turn off the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes. (15 min)
8. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato wedges.
9. Serve on a platter with the toppings.

Published 2026-10-07

https://fridge.menu/en/r/mexican-rice-casserole-g36akvbn

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