CHEESY CONFETTI RICE

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Rice combined with cheese and veggies create this colorful and tasty side dish.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 300.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g