Zarela's Creamy Rice Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Linda S. Crear   Zarela's Creamy Rice Recipe could be considered Tex-Mex with just a little imagination using rice, butter, poblano peppers, oil, onion, garlic, sour cream, cilantro, corn and white Cheddar in this tasty rice recipe. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    Midwestern    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:253 calories12.7 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   20 Minutes Cook Time:   1 Hour 40 Minutes Total Time:   2 Hours

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup converted or parboiled rice
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• Kosher salt
• 2 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 5 ears corn, grilled and cut from the cob (about 3 cups kernels)
• 8 oz sharp white Cheddar, coarsely grated

DIRECTIONS

• Adjust the oven rack to the highest position; heat broiler.In a medium saucepan, bring the rice and 4 cups water to a boil; add the butter and 2 tsp salt. Once the butter has melted and the water has returned to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes, Spread the rice onto a large baking sheet and cool for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the peppers skin-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil until the skin is charred, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover for 5 minutes. Using a paper towel or knife, peel the peppers; discard the skins. Cut the peppers into 1/2-in. pieces.
• Reduce the oven to 350°F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add three-quarters of the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the peppers and garlic and cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, cilantro and the remaining chopped onion. Add the cooled rice, vegetables and corn and mix to combine; fold in the cheese. Transfer the mixture to a 3-qt shallow baking dish and bake just until heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.

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