Easy Fiesta Rice

A Simple Mexican-Inspired Side Dish for Tacos, Burrito Bowls & Weeknight Dinners

When most people think about taco seasoning, they think about tacos.

But one of our favorite ways to use Fiesta Frenzy is in this easy Mexican-inspired rice.

It's flavorful, versatile, and comes together with pantry staples you probably already have on hand. Serve it alongside tacos, grilled chicken, fajitas, burrito bowls, or use it as a base for meal prep throughout the week.

The best part? The Fiesta Frenzy seasoning does most of the work.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Ready in about 30 minutes
• Uses simple pantry ingredients
• Family-friendly flavor
• Great for meal prep
• Perfect side dish for Taco Tuesday

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Fiesta Frenzy seasoning
• 2 cups chicken stock
• Optional: 1/4 cup diced green chiles
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Onion

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Add diced onion and cook for 3 - 4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 2: Toast the Rice

Add the rice and stir frequently for 1 - 2 minutes.

Lightly toasting the rice adds depth of flavor and helps create a better texture.

Step 3: Build the Flavor

Stir in the tomato paste and Fiesta Frenzy seasoning.

Cook for about 30 seconds while stirring to coat the rice.

If using green chiles, add them now.

Step 4: Simmer

Pour in the chicken stock and stir well.

Bring to a gentle boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.

Step 5: Rest & Fluff

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork before serving.

Step 6: Finish

Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Serve warm.

Serving Ideas

This rice pairs perfectly with:

• Fiesta Frenzy Tacos
• Grilled chicken
• Steak fajitas
• Burrito bowls
• Taco salads
• Shrimp tacos

It also reheats beautifully for lunches throughout the week.

The Secret Ingredient

Fiesta Frenzy was created to make Mexican-inspired meals easy.

The blend combines bold spices and savory flavor into one purpose-built seasoning, helping you spend less time measuring ingredients and more time enjoying dinner with family and friends.

Because bland is boring.

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