Baked Rice with Cheese and Green Chiles
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 304.3
- Total Fat: 13.0 g
- Cholesterol: 30.0 mg
- Sodium: 201.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 36.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
- Protein: 10.1 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Baked Rice with Cheese and Green Chiles calories by ingredient
Introduction
In this Southwestern rice casserole, the chilies and cilantro give a delectable flavor to an otherwise simple dish. In this Southwestern rice casserole, the chilies and cilantro give a delectable flavor to an otherwise simple dish.Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups cooked brown rice (from about 1 1/2 cups raw)
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup light sour cream
1 to 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced,
or one to two 4-ounce cans chopped mild green chilies
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the onion and sauté over low heat until lightly browned.
In a mixing bowl, combine the onion with the rice and all the remaining ingredients. Stir together thoroughly. Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled, 1 1/2-quart baking casserole. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Serving Size: Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user -THENA-.
Heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the onion and sauté over low heat until lightly browned.
In a mixing bowl, combine the onion with the rice and all the remaining ingredients. Stir together thoroughly. Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled, 1 1/2-quart baking casserole. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Serving Size: Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user -THENA-.