Cheesy Confetti Rice

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Cheesy Confetti Rice). Rice combined with cheese and veggies create this colorful and tasty side dish.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cheesy Confetti Rice

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice

¼ cup chopped onion

2 ½ cups water

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles

drained

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

¼ cup sliced ripe olives

½ (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers

drained

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Mexican Tomato-Flavored Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat melt butter and stir in rice and onion. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until rice turns golden brown about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Slowly add water green chiles and chicken bouillon. Bring mixture to a boil reduce heat and cover. Simmer until rice is tender about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in cheese olives pimientos and parsley.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Confetti Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 274.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.6g 15%

Carbohydrates: 28.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 14.4g 22%

Saturated Fat: 8.6g 43%

Cholesterol: 37.1mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 781.7IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 16.4mg 27%

Folate: 20mcg 5%

Calcium: 167.7mg 17%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 19.2mg 7%

Potassium: 103.9mg 3%

Sodium: 300.5mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 129.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.