South Of The Border Rice Recipes

SOUTH OF THE BORDER RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler, coat baking dish with cooking spray.
• In skillet heat oil.
• Add next 7 ingredients, cook, stirring until tender, 5-6 minutes.
• Add broth and bring to boil, stir in rice.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in beans& 1/2 cup cheese.
• Cover, let stand 5 minutes, then transfer to baking dish.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with hot pepper sauce if desired.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Blend together sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese.
• Add soup, salt, garlic powder, chilies, chicken, rice, cheeses, tomatoes and black olives (if using).
• Spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray and pour combined ingredients into pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER RICE & BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes.
• 2. Stir in the rice and tomato juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover tightly. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
• 3. Fluff rice with fork and increase heat to medium.
• 4. Stir in the beans, corn, and ketchup. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley and lime juice.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sauté green pepper and chicken in butter or oil until lightly browned (about 5 mins).
• Spread the rice in a greased 9x9 pan.
• Top with peppers and chicken.
• Mix sour cream and salsa and spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minute.