Mexican Green Rice

Name: Mexican Green Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz); 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 dash lemon juice; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon); paprika

Submitted by swissms

"From Sun Country Mexican Cookbook II."

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Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

3 cups cooked rice
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
¹⁄₂ cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz)
¹⁄₃ cup chopped onion
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 eggs, beaten
¹⁄₂ cup vegetable oil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
paprika

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F Butter 2-quart baking dish.
Mix rice, parsley, cheese, onion, green chiles, and garlic in baking dish.
In a bowl, blend together evaporated milk, eggs, oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and lemon zest.
Mix into rice.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake 45 minutes.

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This recipe caught my eye because I don't care for cilantro and loved the idea of subbing parsley! I used fat-free evaporated milk and omitted the oil to make it healthier and did not miss it at all, the texture and flavor was great. I also used fresh jalapeno instead of canned chiles because I was looking for a hotter side, but will use the canned ones when I want something milder and am short on time. The only thing I would change next time from what I did is to add more cheese, probably at least double, as I could barely taste the cheddar. Thanks swissms for a great side dish! Made for Newest Zaar tag.

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swissms

I love cooking for family and friends. I especially enjoy baking...it is like combining art and science to create something extraordinary. I am most known for making desserts like Recipe #336060. My pet peeve: when people sign-up to bring dessert to a pot-luck or dinner party and they bring something pre-made from the store. My friends and family now know to always let me bring the dessert. :) I enjoy traveling and believe that one of the best ways to experience a culture is through food. I have lived in Germany, Spain and Switzerland, and currently live in the US. My rating system: 5 stars - Excellent! Delicious! Could not be better...will make often. 4 stars - Very good! May tweak slightly. 3 stars - Good base recipe. Will need to tweak. 2 stars - Ok. Will keep looking. Cooking Contests & Games: <img src=http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/590105/hcabc.jpg> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/annacia/Permanent%20Banners/snow-queens-sm.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <img src="http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj81/HokiesLady65/Banners/ST_AMBADGE.jpg"> <img src="http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/tgifford/Game%20Room%20Banners/AM%20Banners/holidaybadge.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> <img src="http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r317/j_welcome/pics2/food/PRMRcopy.jpg"> <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/Animation6.gif"> <img src="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/PACsticker-Adopted.jpg"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/annacia/Permanent%20Banners/cc-banner-7-09.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Participation.jpg"> <img src="http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg">

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