Arroz Amarillo con Maíz (Yellow Rice With Corn)

Name: Arroz Amarillo con Maíz (Yellow Rice With Corn)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean,Latin
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or annatto/achiote oil; 2 to 4 tablespoons sofrito, homemade or store-bought; 1 packet sazón with annatto seasoning, optional, omit if you are using annatto/achiote oil; 10 pimiento-stuffed Spanish Manzanilla olives, whole or coarsely chopped; 1 bay leaf; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh, defrosted frozen, or canned and drained; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 cups water, or chicken broth

A vibrant yellow rice and corn dish serves as a versatile side for any meal, particularly those with a Latin influence.

⭐ 3.9 (69 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 35 minTotal: 40 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Lunch Side Dish Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Caribbean Latin

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Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Sauté sofrito for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in sazón (if applicable), olives, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Once bubbling, add corn and rice; stir to coat.
Pour in water (or stock), stirring; bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Boil undisturbed for 1-2 minutes, then stir again.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
Remove lid, fluff rice, then re-cover and let sit off heat for 5 minutes.
Discard bay leaf and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 172 kcal

Carbohydrate: 17 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 379 mg

Sugar: 1 g

Fat: 11 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g