Southwest Red Rice Food

SOUTHWEST RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE BOWL

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl with a lid, layer ingredients in the order listed.
• Cover and microwave for 30-60 seconds, until hot.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST RICE AND CORN

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and red peppers; cook 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add corn; cook and stir 3 min. Add garlic; cook 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Fluff rice with fork. Add to cooked vegetables along with the cheeses, chiles and 1/4 cup cilantro; stir until shredded cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE

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.

SOUTHWEST RED RICE

Steps:

• Set oven control to Broil.
• Arrange bell pepper and chilies on oven rack with top surfaces about 5 inches from heat. Broil, turning occasionally, until skin is blistered and evenly browned (not burned). Remove to paper bag; close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes to soften skins. Peel skins and remove seeds.
• Place bell pepper and chilies in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth.
• Cook and stir onion and garlic in butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat about 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except bell pepper mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 16 minutes. (Do not lift cover or stir.) Remove from heat; stir in bell pepper mixture. Cover and let steam 10 minutes.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat rice according to package directions. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine chicken and tomatoes; stir in rice. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN RISOTTO WITH CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Combine water, broth, and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep broth mixture warm over low heat.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice, cumin, and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup broth mixture; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of liquid is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total).
• Stir in the onions, cheese, hot sauce, corn, cilantro and red peppers; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Taste and add additional salt if needed and black pepper if desired.

SOUTHWEST RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the rice, beans, corn and onions.
• Toss to mix.
• In a food processor, blend remaining ingredients, except the cilantro and tomatoes, until the peppers are finely minced.
• Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and mix well.
• Garnish with the cilantro and chopped tomatoes.
• This salad can be made 1-2 days in advance and served either cold or room temperature.