Best Garden Taco Rice Recipes

GARDEN TACO RICE

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Zucchini, corn and tomatoes with a taco taste, yummy! This recipe is rather simple to make and tastes great too. I make this whenever zucchini is on sale!

Provided by Anissa

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen corn
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

Steps:

Brown meat with onion; drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients except rice and cheese.
Bring to a boil.
Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, cover, simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until all the liquid is absorded, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and let stand 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.1, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 119.3, Sodium 539.1, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 32.6

TACO RICE BAKE

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Taco meat, rice, and cheese baked to perfection! Can be served great on its own, in lettuce wraps, or your favorite type of taco shell! Garnish options are endless: including avocado, shredded lettuce, taco sauce, sour cream, beans, and more! A great dish for the whole family.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
2 (8.8 ounce) pouches UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Garden Vegetable
1 (1.25 ounce) package sodium-reduced taco seasoning
¾ cup water
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 10-inch round baking dish.
Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef, breaking up chunks, until until browned throughout, about 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water and bring to a low simmer; simmer about 5 minutes.
Cook rice according to package directions.
Stir together ground beef mixture, rice, and 1/4 cup cheese. Spread into prepared baking dish.
Top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes .
Serve with your favorite toppings such as chopped tomatoes or avocado slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1463.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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