Best Mexican Rice And Vegetables Recipes

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MEXICAN RICE AND VEGETABLES



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Dress up any mexican meal with this easy, tasty side dish. For a complete meal serve with avocado slices drizzled with lime juice, warm Tortillas.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 large tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium skillet.
  • Add bell pepper and onion; cook until tender.
  • Add rice: cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add broth, chiles and tomato; bring to gentle boil.
  • Cover; cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff rice.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 446.1, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.4

MEXICAN RICE AND VEGETABLES



Mexican Rice and Vegetables image

Number Of Ingredients 15

* See note below.
1 cup quick cooking brown rice
1/4 cup water
1 (.9-ounce) envelope vegetable soup mix dried
1/2 cup onion coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 zucchini small or yellow summer squash or a combination, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/2 -inch slices
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes cut up and juice reserved
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/3 cup vegetable juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon green onion sliced
1 tablespoon parsley chopped
sour cream Additional dairy

Steps:

  • * Preparation Time: 25 minutes Storage Time: Up to 24 hours Baking Time: 50 minutes Spray a deep 1 1/2 -quart casserole with non-stick cooking spray. Cook rice according to package directions, adding an extra 1/4 cup water and dried soup mix.Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add squash and garlic. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover. Stir in rice mixture, stewed tomatoes with juice and chili powder. Transfer to casserole. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.Bell: Uncover rice mixture. Pour vegetable juice cocktail over top. Cover and bake in a preheated 350° oven for 50 minutes or until very hot.To serve, garnish mixture with 1/2 cup sour cream. Sprinkle with green onion and parsley. Pass additional sour cream.

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