Hearty Chili Rice Bowls
Indulge in a warming bowl of Hearty Chili Rice, blending fresh tomatoes and crispy cucumbers with zesty hatch chili powder and ground cumin. This savory dish is topped with zesty sour cream and pepper jack cheese, and served alongside crunchy tortilla chips for an added touch of flavor. Perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week!
ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup green peppers, chopped
- 1–2 Hatch chilies, diced (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon hatch chili powder
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Tortilla chips, for serving
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- 2.
Stir in the green peppers, tomatoes, corn, diced Hatch chilies, ground cumin, and hatch chili powder. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- 3.
Add the cooked white rice and broth to the skillet, mixing well. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4.
Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Transfer to serving bowls.
- 5.
Top each bowl with diced cucumber, a dollop of sour cream, and shredded pepper jack cheese.
- 6.
Serve with tortilla chips on the side for crunch and dipping. Enjoy!