Mexican Rice and Vegetables

Submitted by Barb G.

"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."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

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

Reviews

[Malriah]

This was really yummy! I did add some cilantro. I couldn't help it, I had soooo much of it! Excellent side dish for any mexican-style meal! My BF liked it better before I added the cheese but I think it is awesome either way! Thanks!

 

[ladyinred]

Very tasty. I love mexican rice and this one is so easy to make. Since we are vegetarians I replaced the chicken broth with my home made veggie broth and it tasted wonderful. Definetly a thumbs up.

 

[ltdsaloon16r]

Very tasty rice dish, I made this to go along with Seared Steak, Pepper & Onion Fajitas recipe #26546 and loved the combination of flavours together. This will become a favourite in our house, thanks for posting.

 

[artistclogger]

Delish! I had cooked rice on hand and merely added it to the other "sauteed" vegetables. After heating, I added 1/3 cup fiesta cheese (a mixture of 5 mexican cheeses from the grocers, minced jalapeno pepper, and two TBLS cilantro (fresh). Nice texture, and tasty! I ate mine wrapped in a tortilla and my husband enjoyed it as a side dish. I also used half green and half red pepper since I didnt' have much fresh green pepper at home. Love the dish--must try it next time with the avocado. Thanks so much for sharing it.