Cheesy Confetti Rice Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cheesy Confetti Rice Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice

¼ cup chopped onion

2 ½ cups water

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles

drained

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

¼ cup sliced ripe olives

½ (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers

drained

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Arroz Verde (Green Rice with Cilantro)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat melt butter and stir in rice and onion. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until rice turns golden brown about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Slowly add water green chiles and chicken bouillon. Bring mixture to a boil reduce heat and cover. Simmer until rice is tender about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in cheese olives pimientos and parsley.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Confetti Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 274.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.6g 15%

Carbohydrates: 28.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 14.4g 22%

Saturated Fat: 8.6g 43%

Cholesterol: 37.1mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 781.7IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 16.4mg 27%

Folate: 20mcg 5%

Calcium: 167.7mg 17%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 19.2mg 7%

Potassium: 103.9mg 3%

Sodium: 300.5mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 129.3

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.