Southwestern Rice With Cheese Food

CHEESY SOUTHWEST RICE AND CORN

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Add some flavor to your weeknight dinners with this Cheesy Southwest Rice and Corn. It couldn't be simpler! Sauté your veggies and mix, then enjoy cheesy Southwest rice with red peppers, onion, corn and green chiles.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, undrained
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

SOUTHWESTERN VEGETABLES & RICE

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Short on time? Here's a spicy, satisfying supper that comes together in minutes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (12 ounces) frozen vegetarian meat crumbles, thawed
1 package (10.8 ounces) frozen southwestern corn, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-7 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SOUTHWEST RICE

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This easy side makes the perfect accompaniment to any Southwestern meal. The bright colors and refreshing flavors guarantee second helpings. -Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet orange pepper
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup uncooked instant 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN RICE BAKE

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Whenever I have a hard time planning dinner, my husband requests his favorite bake. Often, I use it as an entree, served with warm tortillas. Other times, I eliminate the meat and present it as a spicy side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups cooked brown or white rice
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1-1/4 cups sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes and green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the rice, beef, sour cream, 3/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese, chilies, salt and pepper. , Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with olives, tomatoes and onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 36g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.