This is one of our favorite side dish recipes and it freezes very well. We make this recipe as a “filler” when we are having Chicken Fajitas for dinner. You can also use it in Taco Salad. It can be spicy or mild. You can reduce the amount of chili powder to control the heat. One recipe is enough for two meals for a family of five or six when used as filler for Fajitas.
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| Ingredients | ||||||
| Oil |
2 T. |
1/4 C. |
1/4 C. + 2 T. |
1/2 C. |
1/2 C. + 2 T. |
3/4 C. |
| Onion, diced |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| Minced garlic |
1 t. |
2 t. |
1 T. |
1 T. + 1 t. |
1 T. + 2 t. |
2 T. |
| Uncooked long grain white rice |
1-1/2 C. |
3 C. |
4-1/2 C. |
6 C. |
7-1/2 C. |
9 C. |
| Chili powder |
2 t. |
1 T. + 1 t. |
2 T. |
2 T. + 2 t. |
3 T. + 1 t. |
1/4 C. |
| Salt |
1 t. |
2 t. |
1 T. |
1 T. + 1 t. |
1 T. + 2 t. |
2 T. |
| Tomato sauce |
1-1/2 C. |
3 C. |
4-1/2 C. |
6 C. |
7-1/2 C. |
9 C. |
| Water |
3 C. |
6 C. |
9 C. |
12 C. |
15 C. |
18 C. |
Assembly Directions:
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until golden. Add the rice to the pan and mix thoroughly. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.
Freezing Directions:
Allow rice to cool. Place in meal sized freezer containers. Seal, label and freeze.
Serving Directions:
Thaw completely. Place rice in a microwave safe dish and microwave until hot stirring after every 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutritional Info:
Per Serving: 178 Calories; 4g Fat (19.3% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 556mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.