Best Ortegas Mexican Rice Recipes

ORTEGA'S MEXICAN RICE

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Make and share this Ortega's Mexican Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories Long Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup long grain white rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa
6 fluid ounces water
3/4 cup peeled shredded carrot
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
cumin, to taste (optional)

Steps:

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add rice, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until rice is golden.
Stir in salsa, water, cumin, carrot and peas; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 360.1, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 3.2

GREEN CHILI RICE CASSEROLE

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"This cheesy bake is wonderful for church potlucks because it goes well with any main course," reports Naomi Newkirk from Sacramento, California. "I often sprinkle a little paprika over the top for color."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 cups cooked rice
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups sour cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.