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Mexican Rice

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 399.9
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
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
  • 1 cup RICE
  • 2 cup WATER
  • 1/4 teaspoon SALT
  • 2/3 cup MONTEREY JACK CHEESE, GRATED
  • 1 1/4 cup PLAIN YOGURT
  • 1 ea GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED
  • 1/3 cup CHEDDAR CHEESE, GRATED
  • 1/2 cup CORN, COOKED
  • 1/4 cup BLACK OLIVES, CHOPPED
  • 1 CORN AND OLIVES ARE OPTIONAL
  • 1 WHICH MEANS ADD THEM ONLY IF
  • 1 YOU WANT TO.
Directions
  1. 1
    Place water and salt in a saucepan that has a cover.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil.
  3. 3
    Add rice and cover.
  4. 4
    Cook over low heat for about 25 minutes until done.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, carefully grate the cheeses and
  6. 6
    chop the green pepper and olives if you choose to use them.
  7. 7
    If you like corn you can use some frozen corn according to the instructions on the package.
  8. 8
    When the rice is done put it in a serving bowl,
  9. 9
    mix in the vegetables, the monterey jack cheese and the yogurt.
  10. 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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