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Rice With Olives And Green Chile Peppers

By: AKLOKI 
"This is a delicious vegetarian side dish with any type of entree. Watch it disappear. Great pot luck dish, as it can be served right from the oven or just warm."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Grigio
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Cover. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until done.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a deep, 2 quart baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together olives, chile peppers, and sour cream. Set aside.
  4. Spread 2/3's cooked rice in bottom of baking dish. Place sour cream mixture on top of rice, and cover with Monterey Jack cheese. Spread remaining rice on top of cheese.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and cover with shredded Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle paprika over the top. Continue baking until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 739 | Total Fat: 50.9g | Cholesterol: 117mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by EWALCZAK   view full review
I've made this recipe many times. It's one of my favorites! I add a can of Rotele Tomatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have been making a variation of this dish for years. Don't use olives, but do mix in garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2009 by Mama Sue   view full review
Excellant with some cumin and a little chili pwd with the rotel and I use black and green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2009 by SISSYZEKE   view full review
This is a really nice dish! The green chiles add a little spice and it's a rich filling side,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by KKH3   view full review
I reduced the cheese in this recipe from 2.5 cups to 2 cups (fat free cheese) and still, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MONICA213   view full review
Easy to make, but pretty bland. The kids did not like this, so I guess I won't be making it again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by nanci   view full review
This was REALLY good but I only gave 4 stars because it's not exactly healthy! I doubled the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by Buttercup   view full review
Needs something, hubby loved it. Kids hated it. I don't think i will make it again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2006 by Kristen   view full review
It had a great flavor combination, but was a little dry. It still tasted pretty good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by DGROUCH   view full review
this is a variation of a recipe I have had for years. one of those that is very adaptable. I...

 

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