Best Wicklewoods Aztec Rice Recipes

MEXICAN WHITE RICE

Mexican White Rice image

This is a dish you'll find on almost every table in Mexico. It goes with so many things, from hearty stews to elegant moles. With the addition of a surprising herb, this recipe gives your typical white rice a "south of the border" feel.

Provided by Rick Bayless

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups chicken stock, or water
kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or olive oil
1 small white onion
1 1/2 cups medium-grain white rice
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, heat the broth or water until steaming. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt if using salted broth, 1½ teaspoons if using unsalted broth or water. Cover and keep warm on the stove.
In another medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Dice the onion and add to the pan. (Note: Chef Bayless uses half a large onion, but this recipe substitutes one small onion.) Add the rice and stir constantly until the grains have turned from translucent to milky-white, about 3 to 4 minutes. Chop the garlic, add to the saucepan, and cook until fragrant. Add the warm broth and lime juice; scrape down any grains that are clinging to the side of the pan. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, chop parsley; set aside 3 tablespoons. Gently fluff the rice to release the steam and stop the cooking. Fold in the parsley. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE

Southwestern Rice image

I created this colorful side dish after eating something similar at a restaurant. It complements any Tex-Mex meal wonderfully. Sometimes I add cubes of grilled chicken breast to the rice to make it a meal in itself. -Michelle Dennis, Clarks Hill, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute pepper and onion 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in rice, spices and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

V8 SPANISH-STYLE RICE

V8 Spanish-Style Rice image

For the rice lovers out there, this is a fantastic rice dish. It can be eaten as as side dish or wrapped with chicken and cheese in a burrito.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories White Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
4 cups v 8 juice (regular or low-sodium)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups mixed vegetables, frozen

Steps:

Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat., Add the rice and cook for 30 seconds. Stirring constantly.
Stir the vegetable juice, basil and garlic powder in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Stir in the vegetables. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the rice and veggies are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 123.8, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5.5