Colorado Mexican Rice

Name: Colorado Mexican Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked white rice; 4 medium tomatoes, halved; 0.5 medium onion; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.5 cup fresh shelled green peas; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 small potato, peeled and chopped; 0.5 cup sour cream; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 serrano pepper, chopped; salt to taste; 4 ounces manchego cheese

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I'm Mexican, and we eat Colorado rice every day. It is a must in our daily meals. Mozzarella or Chihuahua cheese may be substituted for manchego.

Recipe by ivette

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
4 medium tomatoes, halved
½ medium onion
1 clove garlic, peeled
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup fresh shelled green peas
2 carrots, chopped
1 small potato, peeled and chopped
½ cup sour cream
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 serrano pepper, chopped
salt to taste
4 ounces manchego cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Place tomato halves, onion, and garlic in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Stirring occasionally, roast 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and allow to cool completely.
Puree the roasted vegetables in a blender or food processor. Drain any remaining liquid from rice.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in serrano chili, and cook until tender. Place rice, pureed vegetables, peas, carrots, potato, and sour cream in the skillet. Season with cilantro and salt. Cook and stir until all vegetables are tender and rice is browned. Mix in manchego cheese to melt before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

359	Calories
18g	Fat
40g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 359
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 301mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 26mg	131%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 550mg	12%

* 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.