Southwestern Fried Rice Recipes

MEXICAN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Add two tablespoons of the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• When the oil is hot, add the onion, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
• Add the tomatoes, corn, and green chiles, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the liquid has cooked out.
• Add the seasonings and garlic, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the garlic begins to brown.
• Turn the heat down to medium, add the remaining olive oil and the cooked rice.
• Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently to blend the rice and seasonings.
• Stir in the green onions, and remove the pan from the heat.
• Top with the remaining green onions.

SOUTHWEST RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl (reserving 3 tablespoons of cheese). Spoon into buttered souffle dish. Top with reserved cheese and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Bake until top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, sauté the chicken, corn green pepper and onion in oil until chicken juices run clear.
• Stir in the broth, salsa, chili powder and cayenne; bring to a boil.
• Add the rice.
• Cover and remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes for until cheese is melted.