Green Chili Rice Timbales

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 1

Green Chili Rice Timbales - A Hearty and Spicy Mexican Rice Dish

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

550

Sugar

Fat

20g

Green Chili Rice Timbales is a hearty and spicy Mexican rice dish that features a unique blend of ingredients to create a delicious fusion of flavors. This dish is a great meal for any occasion, whether it's a potluck dinner or a weekend family get-together. Green chili is used to add a mild kick of spice while the cheese gives the dish a creamy and rich texture. The rice and spices create a filling meal that can be enjoyed on its own or served as a side dish for your favorite Mexican entree. Overall, Green Chili Rice Timbales is a perfect way to add some Mexican flair to your meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Blend whole green chilies, chopped green chilies, salsa, salt and cumin in a food processor or blender, until smooth.
3.	Mix rice, monterey jack cheese and cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
4.	Grease 6 ramekins or muffin cups.
5.	Fill each ramekin or muffin cup halfway with rice mixture.
6.	Spoon about 1/4 cup of the green chili mixture into each ramekin or muffin cup.
7.	Top the green chili mixture with another layer of the rice mixture, filling and pressing firmly to pack the rice.
8.	Cover each ramekin or muffin cup with greased foil and place them on a baking sheet.
9.	Bake for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and cheese are melted.
10.	Turn over each ramekin or muffin cup onto a plate and serve hot.

PROS

Green Chili Rice Timbales is a hearty and spicy Mexican rice dish.

It has a unique blend of ingredients and can be easily modified to cater to individual taste preferences.

CONS

This dish is mildly spicy due to the green chili, which may not be suitable for those who can’t handle spice.

Green Chili Rice Timbales tastes better when served hot, and can become dry if left too long in the oven or reheated multiple times.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green Chili Rice Timbales is a great source of complex carbohydrates from rice, making it a filling meal that provides sustained energy.
The dish also contains green chilies, which are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A and antioxidants.
The combination of cheese, rice and spices in this dish has been known to improve gut health and help in digestion.

	1 can whole green chilies , drained
	2 cans chopped green chilies , draned
	1/2 cup salsa
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
	6 cups hot cooked rice
	1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
	1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese