Cheesy Confetti Rice

Rice combined with cheese and veggies create this colorful and tasty side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 274 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• ½ (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
• ¼ cup sliced ripe olives

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.