Mexican Rice Casserole

65 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

281 calories per serving view nutrition facts

happyzhangbo

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Ingredients

1/3	cup	olive oil
3	cups	yellow onion	chopped
1	cup	sweet red bell pepper	chopped, about 1 each
1	cup	green bell pepper	chopped, about 1 each
1/3	cup	jalapeno pepper	chopped seeded
1	tablespoon	garlic	minced
2 1/2	cups	long grain rice	white
2 1/2	cups	chicken broth, low salt	or chicken stock
1 1/2	pounds	roma tomatoes	peeled, seeded, and chopped ripe, about 2 cups
2	teaspoons	salt	or more to taste
2	teaspoons	essence	Emeril's Southwest
2	pinch	saffron	optional
1/3	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	thinly sliced, optional

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add the onions, bell peppers, and jalapenos and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the rice and cook, stirring, until opaque and nutty in aroma, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, salt, Southwest Essence, and saffron, if using.

Stir well and bring to a boil.

Cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven.

Bake until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let sit, undisturbed, for 5 to 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the green onions and cilantro, if desired.

Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 265g

Amount per Serving

Calories 281 26% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	13%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 499mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 47.0g	16%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	12%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 6.0g	12%

Vitamin A	22%		Vitamin C	73%
Calcium	4%		Iron	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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