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Cheesy Confetti Rice

Name: Cheesy Confetti Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter; 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice; 0.25 cup chopped onion; 2.5 cups water; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 0.25 cup sliced ripe olives; 0.5 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Rice combined with cheese and veggies create this colorful and tasty side dish.

Recipe by Michele O'Sullivan

Updated on August 23, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274	Calories
14g	Fat
29g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 301mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 16mg	82%
Calcium 168mg	13%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 104mg	2%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.