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Mexican Cheesy Rice Mug

A quick and easy microwave mug recipe using leftover rice. I use store-bought Mexican seasoning and pizza sauce to cut down on the prep time!
Course Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 1 people
Calories 738kcal
Author Richa

Ingredients

  • ¾ Cup Rice
  • 2 Tablespoon Pizza Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Cream
  • 1 Teaspoon Melted Butter
  • 1 Teaspoon Mexican Seasoning
  • ½ Teaspoon Chilli Flakes
  • ¼ Cup Diced Veggies I used chopped green capsicum, golden corn and green olives.
  • 2 Tablespoons Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Olive Oil
  • Jalapeño Slices optional

Instructions

  • Add melted butter, cream, one tablespoon of pizza sauce, mexican seasoning, chilli flakes, half of the diced veggies to a bowl and mix.
  • Add rice and salt to the bowl and mix to combine.
  • Layer the mixed rice, remaining veggies, pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese in a microwave safe mug. Top with jalapeno slices and mozzarella cheese.
  • Microwave for 90 seconds on high or until the cheese melts. Serve hot immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 738kcal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1601mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3271IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 2mg