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    Red River Rice

    Published: February 25, 2016. Last Updated: July 17, 2022 by: Ginny McMeans

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    Red River Rice is simple and versatile and something the whole family will enjoy. After the rice is complete you can even toss in sauteed zucchini.

    Red River Rice is simple and versatile and something the whole family will enjoy. After the rice is complete you can even toss in sauteed zukes.

    Red River Rice is simple and versatile and something the whole family will enjoy. After the rice is complete you can even toss in sauteed zukes.

    Shopping on a budget is a challenge. Especially with the costs of groceries. Today I and many other bloggers are each offering a recipe that costs pennies to prepare per person.

    The recipe I have chosen is Red River Rice. It is simple and versatile and something the whole family will enjoy.

    To save money I often buy in bulk. Especially rice because it's shelf life is so long. This recipe has lots of flavor and can easily be doubled and frozen for the future.

    Red River Rice is simple and versatile and something the whole family will like. After the rice is complete you can even toss in sauteed zukes.

    That not only would help save on the electricity or gas bill when used in cooking but also your time.

    The cost of this dish is about 60 cents per person.

    To make the dish a main meal you can add an avocado and one to two zucchinis (depending on the size of the zucchinis). That would bring the cost of your main meal to about $1.20 each person.

    Red River Rice is simple and versatile and something the whole family will enjoy. After the rice is complete you can even toss in sauteed zukes and avocado for Calibasitas.

    This second recipe is called Calabasitas. The way you prepare this meal is very similar.

    Prepare the Red River Rice recipe as per the directions above. In a separate skillet lightly sauté 1 to 2 zucchinis that have been sliced into rounds that are about ¼” to ½” thick. Set aside. Chop an avocado into large diced pieces. Add the zucchini and avocado to the prepared rice mixture and heat through.

    That’s it! Now you have a main dish for dinner.

    Red River Rice is simple and versatile and something the whole family will enjoy. After the rice is complete you can even toss in sauteed zukes and avocado for Calibasitas.

    Red River Rice

    Ginny McMeans
    Red River Rice is simple and versatile and something the whole family will enjoy.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Rice
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 304 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup onion yellow, finely diced
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for sauteing
    • 1 ¼ cups rice
    • 15 ouncec tomatoes can, diced 15 ½ ounces or close to it
    • 13 ounces vegetable broth 13 ounces or close to it, low sodium to watch salt intake
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oil in a medium sized saucepan.
    • Add the onion and saute until translucent - about 10 to 15 minutes.
    • Stir in the rice, tomatoes with their juice, vegetable broth, salt and pepper.
    • Heat to a boil and then cover and lower the heat to a simmer.
    • Cook for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed into the rice.
    • It will still be moist but absorbed.
    • Taste the rice for tenderness.
    • All set and ready to serve.

    Notes

    If your family likes spicier dishes you can use a can of tomatoes with herbs and spices included.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 12OuncesCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 323mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.7mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Ginny McMeans

      February 25, 2015 at 10:21 am

      You make me smile Amy. Thanks so much!

    2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      February 25, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      That sounds delish! What a fantastic easy side!

    3. Julia Dance

      February 29, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Great recipe, it made the rice delicious and different, great with leftovers added in too. Thank you

    4. Karen

      December 26, 2017 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      We've made this rice dish so many times. It is simple and goes with every Mexican style meal we make. Thanks!

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