You'll make this over and over again because it's so awesomely delicious and quick to prepare. It can be served either as a side or a main dish.
3 c. cooked white rice, cold*
4 T. olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 c. frozen corn, thawed
4 oz. can green chiles, drained
1/2 c. tomatoes, chopped
1 t. cumin
2 t. chili powder
1 t. paprika
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
2 green onions, sliced
Add 2 T. olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add onion; sauté 3 - 4 minutes or until soft. Add tomatoes, corn, and green chiles; cook 2 - 3 minutes or until the liquid has cooked out.
Add seasonings and garlic; cook 1 - 2 minutes or until garlic begins to brown. Turn heat down to medium; add remaining oil and cooked rice. Cook 4 - 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove pan from the heat.
Serve, topped with green onions.
6 servings.
*The key to making great fried rice is using cooked, cold rice, so left over rice made the day before works the best. Basmati rice is great in this dish.