suemunzlinger's Recipe

Rice Con Queso

Category: Side dish

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup water
1 can (14 1/2 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilis, drained
2 tbs minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add onion and green pepper; sauté until tender. Transfer mixture to a large saucepan.
Add water and tomatoes, stirring well; bring to a boil.
Stir in rice and chilis; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Stir in cilantro.
Transfer rice mixture to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese