10-Minute Fried Adobo Rice

An adobo and rice recipe on a white table.

5 from 2 votes

This Fried Adobo Rice comes together in under 10 minutes! It’s a great way to turn boring leftover rice into a tasty side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Adobo Rice, Dairy Free Side Dish, Fried Rice Recpe, Gluten-Free Side Dish, Healthy Side Dish Recipes, Rice Recipes, vegan side dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

2 cups dry white or brown rice
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup onion; chopped
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; chopped
2 tbsp adobo sauce
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Add the olive oil to a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauteé until translucent; about 1 minute.
Then add the adobo peppers, adobo sauce, rice, salt and pepper. Mix well until combined and heated throughout.
Serve hot.

Notes

Where To Find Peppers in Adobo Sauce?

Canned peppers in adobo sauce are usually found in the Mexican section of any grocery store, with the other sauces and canned chiles.

How to Store & Freeze

Leftover adobo fried rice can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store in an airtight container and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

If following the 21 Portion Fix Meal Plan the container counter would be approximately: 2.5 tsp; 1 yellow

You can also freeze this dish. Allow it to cool completely, then freeze in a freezer-safe container. You can even divide it into individual portions to pull out when you need a quick and easy meal. Thaw in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop.

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