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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Side Dishes » Arroz Con Queso Y Pimentón (green Pepper And Cheese Rice)

    Arroz con Queso y Pimentón (Green Pepper and Cheese Rice)

    Jul 18, 2012 · Modified: Mar 6, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 10 Comments

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    This rice with cheese and green pepper is absolutely delicious. The perfect side dish for grilled chicken, seafood, pork or beef.

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    Arroz con Queso y Pimentón is a traditional Colombian side dish from the Sucre department of Colombia, located in the Caribbean region of the country. It is basically a flavorful recipe made with white rice, green bell pepper, cheese, garlic and other ingredients.

    This creamy and cheesy rice is usually served with traditional Colombian seafood dishes. Some of my favorite are battered fish, fried whole fish and salmon with creole sauce.

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    Arroz con Queso y Pimentón Recipe (Green Pepper and Cheese Rice)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 537 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ cup grated onion
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon of butter
    • 3 cups water
    • 2 cups long-grain rice
    • Salt
    • 1 ½ cups of grated queso blanco or mozarrella cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oil and butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper and garlic cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the rice, salt and stir quickly until it is well-coated about 1 minute.
    • Add the water and bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, stir once, and simmer, covered tightly, for 20 minutes. Add the cheese.
    • Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit covered for 7 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 547IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 255mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword rice dish
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    I think rice is one of the most versatile and simple side dishes you can make when you're in a hurry. You don’t need much, you can use veggies, herbs, or pretty much anything you have in your fridge.

    This Green Pepper and Cheese Rice is a perfect side dish for a party or a last minute side for the family.

    Arroz con Queso y Pimentón (Green Pepper and Cheese Rice)Pin

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Jenn and Seth (@HomeSkilletCook)

      July 18, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      yum!! i've been craving things with cheese lately, so this is something right up my alley!

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    2. sippitysup

      July 18, 2012 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      Such diversity of flavors every time I come here. Columbia has a wonderful culinary tradition. GREG

      Reply
    3. Juliana

      July 18, 2012 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      Nice rice dish...like the creaminess and the spiciness all together...yum!
      Thanks for this recipe and hope you are having a nice week Erica 🙂

      Reply
    4. Belinda @zomppa

      July 19, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Great way to jazz up a rice dish...no boring meal at your house.

      Reply
    5. Miriam

      July 20, 2012 at 1:32 am

      5 stars
      Delicious!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

      Reply
    6. Joanne

      July 20, 2012 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      What a tasty way to flavor rice! Sounds like a delicious side dish.

      Reply
    7. Chris

      July 26, 2012 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful, Erica, I'll have to try this with some roasted pork tacos. heck it would be great INSIDE the tacos.

      Reply
    8. Gina

      August 02, 2012 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved this dish. It is one of my new favorite sides.thanks.

      Reply
    9. Erica

      August 05, 2012 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you,guys!

      Reply
    10. Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

      August 14, 2012 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      I am sold. I see the creamy texture and my mouth just watered....

      Reply

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