MEXICAN RICE AND VEGETABLES

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Dress up any mexican meal with this easy, tasty side dish. For a complete meal serve with avocado slices drizzled with lime juice, warm Tortillas.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 large tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium skillet.
  • Add bell pepper and onion; cook until tender.
  • Add rice: cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add broth, chiles and tomato; bring to gentle boil.
  • Cover; cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff rice.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 446.1, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.4

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