I put this together with what I had in my pantry. It makes a lot and is quite inexpensive. Serve with tortilla chips or as a filling for flour tortillas. It's even better the next day.
Simple! Tasty! Throw some cilantro in there, man... don't be afraid. Yeah, and some tomato too. That's going to put this through the roof. Add a little funky to it! Don't forget to cumin up that rice, give it that zingy zang!
Read MoreThis was a good healthy alternative for those who are crazy about Chipotle. However, it is bland. I want to say it is missing one other spice, but not sure what. In either case, I substitued the yellow rice for long grain brown rice, and sprinkled just a tad of lowfat mexican cheese on top. I will make this again, but maybe add something else for flavor.
Read MoreSimple! Tasty! Throw some cilantro in there, man... don't be afraid. Yeah, and some tomato too. That's going to put this through the roof. Add a little funky to it! Don't forget to cumin up that rice, give it that zingy zang!
I think there may be a typo in the amount of water. According to the directions on the box of rice, you will need 2 1/2 cups of water. I thought this was delicious and easy. I served it with the Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken from this site. A very nice weeknight meal!
I took it to pot luck at church and it had to be vegan. So I managed to find yellow rice that did not have chicken broth. That was not easy but the church loved it. Everyone at church wanted the recipe so I posted it on the church web site. I also made a version with mushrooms sautéed in vegan butter and soy sauce because my father loves mushrooms. I made it with yellow rice (vegan) and one with brown rice and both were great.
This is a great recipe! As others have mentioned it is very versatile. It would make a nice side dish or great burrito fillings (we used it for burritos topped with shredded cheese and sour cream). I make my own yellow rice (1 1/2 cups rice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp onion flakes, 1/2 tsp garlic powder) I put all ingredients both the recipe and my rice recipe in the rice cooker and it came out perfect! My 9yr old LOVED it. I agree with others that some fresh cilantro would dress it up; however, I made it as is and it was great. This is also a PERFECT pantry/emergency dish since everything is shelf stable.
Instead of using water, I substituted homemade turkey broth. I also threw in a healthy amount of fresh cilantro when I folded the rice in to the remaining ingredients. One of the best rice dishes we've had in a long time, even the kids inhaled it. NO LEFTOVERS. I made Dee's Roast Pork for Tacos and served this with it to make filling for warmed tortilla-type dinner.......great pairing!
No surprises here with beans, corn and rice. This is an inexpensive meal or side dish. I did have to add an extra cup of water to the 8 oz. of rice I boiled which seemed to smoke up quite a bit. I'm guessing that this was due to the olive oil? Maybe, next time I will make the rice according to the box directions and proceed with the recipe as written. As with anything you cook and add spices to, I anticipate this tasting better on day 2.
This was a good healthy alternative for those who are crazy about Chipotle. However, it is bland. I want to say it is missing one other spice, but not sure what. In either case, I substitued the yellow rice for long grain brown rice, and sprinkled just a tad of lowfat mexican cheese on top. I will make this again, but maybe add something else for flavor.
to cook the rice i followed the directions on the box...yummy side dish! i added cilantro and extra cumin!
Good recipe and very simple. I sauted onions and garlic with olive oil, then I added brown basmati rice and water. After cooked, I added saffron and the other ingredients. Served this dish as a side dish for Chicken Enchiladas IV from this site.
This was very good. It hit the spot. I followed the recipe and didn't make any changes but I added cooked shrimp to it when I ate it and it was very yummy!
Definately use Zatarain's yellow rice mix! The seasonings in the mix is what this dish needed. Follow the box directions; heat corn and black beans while rice is cooking. I put the cumin in with the corn and black beans. Mix together. I served this as a side with fish tacos. So delicious!!!
Put in crock pot w/ vegetable stock, browned ground beef with taco seasoning, rinsed black beans, corn, and 1/2 can of rotel tomatoes (my hubby doesnt like hot so I only used 1/2) Was amazing in a flour tortilla! Cooked on low all day and ready when I got home. Great recipe!
I gave this dish a three, but, I would probably rate it a 2-1/2. I like all the ingredients that go into this dish, and I love tex-mex food, but, this recipe as is was too bland for us. After tasting I even added more cumin and some chopped cilantro and still didn't have enough zing. Don't plan on making again.
Thanks for a great recipe! My kids love black beans and rice and this was wonderful, easy and the whole family loved this!
This is great!! Made it last night- added 1 small can diced tomatoes with green chiles (drained), chicken, and made burritos! I must admit, I sampled it while the chicken was cooking- couldn't get enough!!
Made ahead of time - put in frig in shallow greased casserole and threw a couple of tablespoons of water on top. Put in oven covered in foil - re-heated perfectly - fantastic!!
Made this as a side for dinner tonight. The whole family loved it. I used 1 cup of rice and seasoned it w/ a packet of Sazon to make it yellow...in a skillet I sauteed onions and garlic then added the rest of the ingredients. I have a 3 year old and 5 year old and they both loved it.
I've never seen a yellow rice mix and have no idea what is in that, but I had regular rice and all the other ingredients on hand so I figured, what the heck. I seasoned small samples until I found my favorite combination. I ended up using garlic, onion salt, and cumin. Will definitely make this again. It's too easy not too!
i made this a while back from this website, but guess i forgot to save and review it. it was delicious- so much so that I am making it again tonight, but with added cilantro this time!
This was very simple and tasty. I added Cilantro and fresh chopped tomatoes per suggestions above. Only had lemon juice and white rice and it still a nice side dish.
I really didn't know what to expect from this recipe as I've never made one of those yellow rice packages before. But this got such good reviews I thought I'd give it a try and I'm glad I did! I used home frozen corn (fresh off the cob before freezing) and the juice of a whole lime. I also added some fresh cilantro. I ate it plain for lunch but am looking forward to eating it in a tortilla shell tomorrow for lunch. Thanks!
Easy and yummy!! I added a little clintro just cause I had some and it added a nice touch to it.
3.5 - This was simple and quick to make. I halved the recipe and it still made a ton! Flavor was mild and felt like it was missing something. Really enjoyed the corn in this though.
The family loved this. Super easy and Weight Watcher friendly. I will be making this over and over. I added cilantro and lime at the end for a fresh twist. Thank you for posting this.
This was good as written, but we like it best with whole grain rice and Rotel tomatoes with cilantro and lime.
I was not impressed. This was BLAND. It tasted like the beans, rice and corn mixed together. It needs more spice or something to give it a more exciting flavor. I agree that it would be good for burritos. Will not make again.
Love it, made this with Goya yellow rice. While cooking added the beans, corn, cumin, and Goya Adobo. Left out the lime juice.
Really good, cheap vegetarian meal. We add chopped cilantro to it.
I've never had nor prepared yellow rice before. The one change I did make was to use fresh corn rather than canned. My family really enjoyed the combination of the rice, corn and black beans. I served this with another AR recipe 'Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas', and we had a delicious meal. Thanks tahoegirl for sharing your recipe.
I also added sautéed chopped onion and cayenne pepper then used it as burrito filling.
This was great! I added sauteed garlic and onion and topped with finely shredded Havarti cheese. Great meal or side dish, this will become a regular!
This is one of my favorite easy, go-to recipes when I'm in a pinch for time. I add an additional tsp of lime juice.
I thought that this was pretty good as is. I think that I overcooked my rice though. I followed the package directions for that part so if I followed directions it probably would have been great. Definitely has to be made with the yellow rice or this would be bland!
This is an easy dish to prepare and a great way to change up the usual boring rice. I stuck with the directions on the package of rice and used 2 cups of water instead of 1 1/4. Next time I will prepare the rice as directed on the package and then add the mixture of corn and beans. I will also add some cilantro to give it a bit more flavor. My family enjoyed it.
This is really good, but I think the cumin is a bit strong. I'd make this again with a little less cumin. Very tasty, my family enjoyed it.
This is great, especially served with tortilla chips or tortilla wraps. Or served over lettuce as a salad.
Nice! A quick and easy side for our enchiladas tonight. I took Samuel's advice and got a little funky with it. :) Thanks!
Yummy and cheap! Will try with Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn for a bit more punch next time. Added onions and garlic to the mix too!
Quick and easy. Added frozen peas green peppers fresh green garlic and curry. Even my 3 year old loved it.
I didn't see yellow rice at my grocery store so I just added a pinch of yellow food coloring to mine. I did sautee onion and garlic in the beginning and added more spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, paprika, black pepper etc) to the rice for flavor. These were not anything really special imo, but they did look nice.
This is an OK side dish. I found it to be a little bland in flavor. I think next time I will add some sauteed onions or maybe some fresh cilantro to really bring it to life.
I made this with extra cumin, salt, pepper and lots of garlic. I sauted some shrimp with the above spices and served it atop the rice. My husband even liked it and said that it did not taste nearly as healthy as it was. I would make it again.
Very good & quite easy. I added more water - I'm sure it depends on exactly which "mix" you choose - but this went really well with our spicy grilled fish & salsa.
My family LOVED this! Will definitely become a staple at our house. Made with frozen corn rather than canned.
This really jazzed up my normally boring yellow rice. I, like many other reviewers, followed the directions on the box to cook the yellow rice. I was afraid the amount of water it called for wasn't going to be enough. I also added cilantro because I had it in the house and needed to use it up. I loved the cilantro in it! Thanks for the recipe tahoegirl.
Followed the advice of others and cooked yellow rice according to package directions. Added green and red pepper to the beans and corn, added 2 tsp of cumin. It was really tasty and I will be making this again.
I cooked this for my family and it was enjoyed by everyone. I did change the recipe a bit though. I doubled the recipe because I have many to feed. I added in sauteed onions and garlic. I also added in an extra 2 teaspoons of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of cumin. I served it on tortilla shells with all the fixings for tacos. Everyone enjoyed it and the kids went back for seconds. It's always good when the kids go back for seconds.
I used this as a base recipe for a burrito. I added chopped shrimp, red onion, pineapple, and jalapeno. Then served it on a large flour tortilla with plain Greek yogurt to substitute for sour cream. It was excellent!
This is very yummy and an easy side dish with tacos. I make a similar recipe and use chicken broth when cooking the rice instead of water. It gives it a bit more flavor. I love the addition of the lime in this one, though!
This is a good recipe with the following additions: I sauted onion and garlic and added some diced tomato, I used 1/4 tsp of cumin but next time I will not put cumin at all. It turns out very good.
OUT OF THIS WORLD. Who would of thought this could taste so good. 10 stars from me if possible.
I followed directions, except added some red pepper flakes. I thought it was a little bland still. I didn't care for the cold corn and beans against the warm rice. maybe next time warm the bean and corn first. Husband seemed to really like. Adding some chicken and putting in a tortilla shell sounded pretty good for this, maybe next time.
It is a good basic dish. I used brown rice instead of yellow rice (it's what I had on hand.) I added some stredded pepperjack cheese to the top when I served it. Can't wait to try it the day after in a burrito!
I added a little dried cilantro to the mix and I think I'll use fresh cilantro next time.
I was looking for side dishes for the Salsa Chicken from this site. I saw SunnyByrd's picture of this and had to try it. I'm glad I did. This is so simple and very good. It came together in a snap. My family enjoyed this. I will make this again.
Pretty good, definitely easy. I added taco meet and velveeta cheese so the kids would eat it!
I added diced Ortega Chilies and it sure does give it alot of flavor. My sister said it tastes like a Side Dish at a Mexican Restaurant!
Made this last night,it was a big hit!All 3 of my kids enjoyed it which is rare.The only things I did differently then the recipe was to omit the lime juice ans instead of regular corn,I used fiesta style corn.Will be making this again for sure,thank you!
This was super bland as written. I didn't enjoy it at all. No one else in my house at much either. I just didn't have any UMPH. Thank goodness I served it with Lime Chicken Tacos from this site, because they are ALWAYS delicious.
This was good. I used brown rice instead of package rice and I added a lot more cumin and added chopped tomato as well. Then to my own bowl I added dried chopped red chili pepper and cilantro and my husband added just the chili pepper. We all (including my children)added shredded mozzarella cheese on top. I am sure it would be just as good the way it was written. Would be good served with tortilla chips or as a side with enchiladas. It would be good with ground beef added as well.
I enjoyed this very much but after it sat for awhile I thought it needed more liquid so I added the lime juice and cumin again. That helped very much
This recipe is amazing. I made some substitutions, but not because it needed it. I did not have yellow rice so I used basmati rice and substituted the water for chicken broth. As other reviewers stated the amount of water is not enough so I added another cup of chicken broth. Also, I did not have a lime so I used a lemon which was just as good. This is a great recipe so enjoy it.
Delicious - would stir ingredients into rice on stove so it doesn't get cold so quickly. Added some cheese.
Made as is, it's okay but pretty bland. I kept tasting it and tweaking and finally got it to where the family enjoyed it. Lots more lime juice, another tsp. of cumin, some chopped fresh tomato and sliced green onions and chopped cilantro did the trick. It's a good recipe to build on.
I doctored this recipe so I'm only giving it 4 stars. I added some sauteed onion and minced garlic. I omitted the lime juice and cumin and used a packet of Goya sazon with cilantro. Really great side dish or vegetarian meal.
YUM! We loved this. I even forgot to add the cumin and it was still really good. I did follow the instructions on my rice, rather than the recipe, just to be safe. Thanks! :)
My family really enjoyed this and it was super easy to throw together. I cooked the rice according to the directions on the mix. It was very good served warm and I had some leftover the next day and it was also good as a cold dish.
It was a nice basic recipe, but I found it a little bland. When I made it the second time, I added some red bell peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and some taco seasoning, which definitely helped make it more flavorful.
Delicious!! Used Zatarain's yellow rice and added some garlic powder and green onions.
So easy and tasty! Just follow the directions on the rice box then add the other ingredients. It's great served cold as well.
It is really good, but it is spectacular with some "frills" added. I used a can of petite diced tomatoes, a can of chopped green chilis, more generous amount of cumin and a good amount of chili powder according to your heat tolerance. Of course the lime juice (generously) It is a great vegetarian dish, but I decided I wanted more of a main dish meal rather than a side. I cooked a pound of crumbled ground beef with onions and cumin and added that. I cooked it all together a short time to get it hot and meld flavors. It was spectacular as I said.
I added sauté onions cooked in olive oil with garlic. Then 1 teaspoon of cilantro, cumin, oregano, and can of fire roasted tomatoes. I cooked brown rice in chicken broth. served with grilled lime pork chops
This was delicious. Based on other reviews, I cooked the rice according to the package directions rather than this recipe's directions. I did everything else the same, except using frozen corn instead of canned (personal preference) and added a little cilantro. It was wonderful alongside Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken from this website. I will definitely make this again, maybe add some cheese and/or tomato too just to mix it up. Thanks for the submission.
What a tasty recipe! We are big fans of yellow rice, black beans, and smoked summer sausage and have that as a meal quite often. Tonight, I used your recipe, but tweeked it just a little. Instead of 1 teaspoon of cumin, I used 2 teaspoons of cumin. I also added fried/cut up smoked sausage links (we were out of smoked summer sausage), 1 cup of shredded (block) pepper jack cheese, and one can of diced (drained) tomatoes. It turned out absolutely DELICIOUS! My husband and son also loved it!
I thought this was quite delicious. It is an easy fast meal or side dish that goes well with an array of food. I made it with the black bean cigars from here and they went perferct. I did add some cilatnro as others recommended, but I think it would be just as good without it. I used Zatarain's yellow rice mix and I think that made all the difference. Thanks tahoe girl for a delcious recipe!
This is a simple easy favorite standby in our house! I use Saffron flavored rice and add diced tomatoes. For the meat eaters in my family I add some diced chicken (cooked in taco seasoning) and mixed in with the rice. Easy, cost efficient and delicious!
This is a good basic recipe. I usually follow the recipe to the letter when I make it for the first time. After reading the reviews, and considering my own instincts, I felt it needed something more. I made the rice according to package directions (I can't imagine anything other than crunchy rice otherwise!), sautéed a stalk of celery (next time will use two), added two sliced green onions (will add two more next time), added two cloves of minced garlic, double the amount of cumin and lime juice. I also added about of half cup of chopped cilantro (next time will add a full cup). The corn I had on hand included diced poblano peppers and red bell pepper. Next time (how many times have I said "next time"? What does that tell you?) I'll add fresh poblano and red bell pepper. I see this as a great side dish with chicken, as a stuffing for peppers or, as my husband recommended, a filling for omelets. The only reason the recipe didn't get five stars is because I had to tinker with it. For me, a five star rating means the dish is perfection as presented. I think the rice would have been a little too bland for me as written...however the possibilities are endless! Habanero pepper? Serrano pepper? thinly sliced pork? Ground beef mixed in? Vegetarian tacos? Next time....
I prepared this recipe as written and it was excellent. I think it could be stretched with more rice, and I wouldn't mind adding more cumin and lime juice because I like bold flavor. The recipe seems to lend itself to variation, and I will likely try adobo seasoning in the next preparation and add green chiles or nopalitos. I would also pass the hot sauce for those who like it. All in all, it's a great vegetarian recipe.
This is a very tasty recipe! Some of my picky younger siblings enjoyed it...that is saying a lot! I was a little disappointed, though, that I could not taste the lime juice or the cumin. Even so, this is a really tasty and super easy family-pleasing side dish. Thanks for sharing!
I thought this was pretty good. I didnt have any corn so I didnt put it in. I could only find zatarain's yellow rice so that is what I used and it turned out great!
It was extremely bland unfortunately because the bean/corn/lime/cumin mix tasted so good. I added: mexican spice, paprika, salt and pepper, tabasco and slap ya mama spice to bring it up to taste better. Probably wouldn't make it again as a side.
