Best Texas Vegetable Confetti Recipes

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CONFETTI RICE



Confetti Rice image

This is a very good low-fat recipe. Diced sweet red and green pepper--along with green peas and fresh parsley--add bright color to the simple rice dish. --Dorothy Bayes of Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir in peppers. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender., Remove from the heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes or until heated through and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

BEST-EVER TEXAS CAVIAR



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This is a yummy Texas caviar made with black beans and pinto beans instead of black-eyed peas. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips as a great party appetizer.

Provided by Cassie Cooper

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Corn Salsa Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans white corn, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 red bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
½ cup rice vinegar
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
  • To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 564.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

VEGETABLE CONFETTI



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This low-sodium side dish seems like a great way to clean out the veggie drawer, substituting whatever vegetables are on hand. Recipe source: local newspaper

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth, plus
2 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup broccoli floret
1 cup zucchini, sliced
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 cup cauliflower floret
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (or 1/2 tablespoon fresh)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1/2 tablespoon fresh)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and 2 tablespoons chicken broth.
  • Cook, stirring the scallions and garlic in the oil/broth mixture for 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining chicken broth (1/2 cup) and vegetables; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
  • Sprinkle with herbs and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 38.8, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 6.2

VEGETABLE CONFETTI RICE



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Make and share this Vegetable Confetti Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ginny Sue

Categories     White Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon chicken flavor instant bouillon (or 1 cube)
1 cup uncooked rice (I use basmati)
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter and bouillon to a boil; stir to dissolve bouillon.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 170, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.6

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