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Southwest Rice

Name: Southwest Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 cup chopped sweet orange pepper; 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cup uncooked instant rice

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022

This easy side makes the perfect accompaniment to any Southwestern meal. The bright colors and refreshing flavors guarantee second helpings. —Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet orange pepper
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup uncooked instant rice

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 196 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

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