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my spin on texican rice

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Geoffry Le Cher
@Geoffry
Hoover, AL

I like making recipes 'my own'. It may not be traditional, but it sure is good!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For my spin on texican rice

  • 2 Tbsp
    (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 3
    hatch or anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled and chopped
  • 3 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 1
    6-ounce package long-grain and wild rice mix (reserve seasoning packets for another use)
  • 1 c
    israeli couscous
  • 1 tsp
    chipotle chili powder
  • 1
    15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    cilantro paste (available in produce section)
  • 3 c
    low sodium chicken broth

How To Make my spin on texican rice

  • 1
    Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  • 2
    Add onion, chilies, and garlic and sauté until just soft, about 8 minutes.
  • 3
    Add rice, couscous and chili powder and stir until well blended, about 1 minute.
  • 4
    Mix in tomato sauce and heat through. Add cilantro and broth. Bring mixture to boil.
  • 5
    Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice/couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes.
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