Black Beans And Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup uncooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
• add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. add the spices and black beans.

California Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• black pepper to taste
• 4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• bring chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. add rice, reduce heat to low, and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. in a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, green chilies, green onion, salt and pepper. set aside.
• spread half of the rice into the bottom of the prepared pan. spread with half of the sour cream mixture, and then half of the cheese. repeat layers ending with cheese on top.
• bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

best spanish rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup chunky salsa

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• mix rice into skillet, stirring often. when rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

dead man's cheese ball

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/4 pounds sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon prepared hot mustard
• 2 dashes chipotle hot sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup black sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in the container of a food processor, combine the cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter, horseradish, hot mustard, chipotle sauce, garlic and . pulse until smooth. you can use a potato masher in a large bowl but it will take longer.
• line a bowl with plastic wrap, and fill with the cheese mixture. cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
• toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat just until fragrant, about 3 minutes. gather the plastic wrap around the cheese mixture and form into a ball. remove the plastic wrap and roll the ball in sesame seeds to coat. place in the center of a platter and surround with your favorite chips or crackers.

Spanish Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. saute rice, onion, and bell pepper until rice is browned and onions are tender.
• stir in water and tomatoes. season with chili powder and salt. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups enriched rice
• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• soy sauce to taste
• sesame oil, to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a saucepan, combine rice and water. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• in a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
• heat wok over high heat. pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. stir in cooked rice. shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups enriched rice
• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• soy sauce to taste
• sesame oil, to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a saucepan, combine rice and water. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• in a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
• heat wok over high heat. pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. stir in cooked rice. shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.