Best Southwestern Green Rice Recipes

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SOUTHWEST RICE



Southwest Rice image

This easy side makes the perfect accompaniment to any Southwestern meal. The bright colors and refreshing flavors guarantee second helpings. -Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet orange pepper
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN RICE (ARROZ VERDE)



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There are many ways to make arroz verde, but most have something in common: a brightness and depth from the addition of plenty of fresh green ingredients, such as chiles and herbs. This recipe toasts the rice in oil first, then seasons it with a purée of onion, poblano, jalapeños and herbs. For a more complex dish, replace the cooking water with chicken stock or vegetable stock, and serve it with a side of soupy black beans.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     grains and rice, side dish

Time 55m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup long-grain white rice, such as jasmine
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup roughly chopped white onion (about half a small onion)
1/2 cup roughly chopped poblano pepper, stemmed and seeded (about half a large poblano)
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup parsley leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 1/4 cups chicken stock or water
1 lime, halved, to serve

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice a few times, until the water that drains from it runs almost completely clear. Set aside to drain well. Put the onion, poblano, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, parsley and salt in a food processor with a splash of the measured stock or water if needed, to help the blades catch the ingredients and break them down. Purée until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a medium, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, then add the rice and stir well. When the grains are dry and toasted, and some are starting to color, about 5 to 10 minutes, add the mixture from the blender along with the remaining stock or water.
  • When the liquid comes to a rolling boil, give it a good stir, scraping at the bottom of the pot. Put a lid on the pot and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let the rice rest for another 15 minutes before opening the lid. The green purée will have settled on the top of the rice, so gently mix it in as you stir and aerate the rice with a spatula. Taste, season with salt and serve with a wedge of lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 439 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

CHEESY SOUTHWEST RICE AND CORN



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Add some flavor to your weeknight dinners with this Cheesy Southwest Rice and Corn. It couldn't be simpler! Sauté your veggies and mix, then enjoy cheesy Southwest rice with red peppers, onion, corn and green chiles.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, undrained
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and red peppers; cook 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add corn; cook and stir 3 min. Add garlic; cook 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Fluff rice with fork. Add to cooked vegetables along with the cheeses, chiles and 1/4 cup cilantro; stir until shredded cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

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