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Cheesy Confetti Rice
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 6
Rice combined with cheese and veggies create this colorful and tasty side dish.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 1/2 cups water
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com