Mexican Fried Rice 

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 1 small onion finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup frozen corn thawed
• 1 4- ounce can green chiles drained
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 green onions sliced (save a few slices to garnish if you wish.)

Instructions

1. Add two tablespoons of the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. When the oil is hot, add the onion, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
3. Add the tomatoes, corn, and green chiles, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the liquid has cooked out.
4. Add the seasonings and garlic, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the garlic begins to brown.
5. Turn the heat down to medium, add the remaining olive oil and the cooked rice.
6. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently to blend the rice and seasonings.
7. Stir in the green onions, and remove the pan from the heat.
8. Top with the remaining green onions.