Mexican Rice

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexican-style classic side-dish that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Mexican Rice

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 399.9

Description

This Mexican side-dish features RICE, WATER, SALT, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE, GRATED. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place water and salt in a saucepan that has a cover.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add rice and cover.
  4. Cook over low heat for about 25 minutes until done.
  5. Meanwhile, carefully grate the cheeses and
  6. chop the green pepper and olives if you choose to use them.
  7. If you like corn you can use some frozen corn according to the instructions on the package.
  8. When the rice is done put it in a serving bowl,
  9. mix in the vegetables, the monterey jack cheese and the yogurt.
  10. Then stir in the cheddar cheese and cover the bowl for a few minutes so the cheese can melt

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 399.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.8g37%
Saturated Fat 14.3g72%
Cholesterol 62.5mg21%
Sodium 1513.6mg64%
Total Carbohydrate 34.9g12%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugars 7.4g
Protein 13.8g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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