Jalapeno Rice With Winter Squash And Lime Recipes

RICE WITH GREEN PEPPER AND JALAPENO

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large sauce pan. Then add the jalapeno, onions and green peppers, sprinkle with salt and cook over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir. Add the rice and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is golden, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to high and add 2 cups water and the stock. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, and reduce the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest, still covered, 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with the lime zest and juice before serving.

JALAPENO RICE- LOW FAT

Steps:

• Sautee onion in olive oil.
• Combine all ingredients in a pot with a tight-fitting lid, bring to a boil, and then simmer until cooked (30-40 minutes).
• ENJOY!

CILANTRO-JALAPENO RICE

Steps:

• Bring rice, water, and 1 t salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-2 quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to low and cover pan with a tight, fitting lid. Cook 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
• While rice is cooking, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil and remaining 1/2 t salt in blender( if necessary add 1 to 2 T water to facilitate blending).
• Add mixture to rice and stir with a fork until combined well.

JALAPENO RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350º.
• Mix the rice, sour cream, and jalapenos in a large bowl.
• In a 1 quart casserole dish, layer half of the rice mixture and then half of the cheese.
• Repeat, ending with a layer of cheese.
• Bake, covered, for 30 minutes; then remove the cover and bake for another 10 minutes.