FIESTA RICE

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This delicious dish is filled with eye-appealing colors and taste that makes even a large batch disappear fast. It's easy to assemble and pop in the oven.-Rita Wilken, Bloomfield, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 30-36 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cans (6 ounces each) small pitted ripe olives, drained
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a small skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the next eight ingredients. , Divide between two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Stir 2 cups of water into each pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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