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Lunch

Cheesy Confetti Rice

A colorful side dish with rice, vegetables, and melted cheese. Fun, kid-friendly, and easy to serve at parties or potlucks.

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.