Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMargaritas Mexican RestaurantChoose One Side Recipe

Choose One Side Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

Beans, Mexican Rice, Diced Cucumber, Roasted Corn, Fries, Orange Wedges, Diced Avocado

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Ingredients

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Beans

Diced Cucumber

Roasted Corn

Fries

Orange Wedges

Diced Avocado

Method

Beans

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beans

    Rinse the canned black beans and drain. In a saucepan, combine the beans with garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.

Mexican Rice

  1. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, combine the long-grain rice, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, chili powder, and diced onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.

Diced Cucumber

  1. 3

    Dice the Cucumber

    Wash and peel the cucumber if desired. Cut it into small cubes.

Roasted Corn

  1. 4

    Roast the Corn

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the corn kernels with olive oil and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway.

Fries

  1. 5

    Prepare the Fries

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut potatoes into fries, toss with olive oil and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.

Orange Wedges

  1. 6

    Cut the Orange

    Peel and slice the orange into wedges.

Diced Avocado

  1. 7

    Dice the Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice into small cubes.

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