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Roasted Southwestern Vegetable Rice

A bold and aromatic grain side dish featuring long-grain white rice sautéed with shallots, carrots, celery, and bell peppers, then baked in a savory broth of RC No Added MSG Roasted Southwestern Vegetable Base and finished with black beans, fresh parsley, and a vibrant touch of RC Cilantro Flavor.

Yield / Servings

18–20 Portions

Category

Sides / Rice Dishes

Filed Under: Sides Roasted Vegetable Bases Flavor Concentrates No Added MSG / Healthy Dining

Ingredients

10 Components
Olive Oil 1 Tbsp.
Shallots Chopped ¼ cup
Green Bell Pepper Small diced ½ pepper
Red Bell Pepper Small diced ½ pepper
Carrots Bias cut 2 count
Celery Bias cut 2 ribs
White Rice 3 cups
RC No Added MSG Roasted Southwestern Vegetable Base Prepared broth 6 cups
Cooked Black Beans 1 lb.
Fresh Parsley Chopped 2 tsp.
RC Cilantro Flavor Concentrate 3–6 drops

Preparation Steps

1
Toast Rice

Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a heavy, oven-safe braising pan or Dutch oven. Add 3 cups white rice and toast lightly until grains are coated and translucent.

2
Sauté Vegetables & Aromatics

Add ¼ cup chopped shallots, ½ diced green pepper, ½ diced red pepper, 2 bias-cut carrots, and 2 bias-cut celery ribs to the rice. Sauté briefly over medium heat.

3
Add Broth & Flavor

Stir in 6 cups prepared RC No Added MSG Roasted Southwestern Vegetable Base broth. Mix in 3–6 drops of RC Cilantro Flavor Concentrate.

4
Bake until Tender

Cover pan tightly and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

5
Fold & Serve

Gently fold in 1 lb. cooked black beans and 2 tsp. chopped parsley. Stir gently to incorporate without mashing beans, and serve warm.

Chef Notes & Flavor Architecture

Southwestern Foundation: The RC No Added MSG Roasted Southwestern Vegetable Base is formulated specifically to provide a smoky, savory, and roasted depth that acts as the perfect flavor "canvas" for this rice, eliminating the need to build a complex spice rub from scratch.

Cilantro Flavor Technology: Using RC Cilantro Flavor Concentrate allows you to achieve the brightness of fresh cilantro in a cooked rice application without the common issue of fresh leaves discoloring or wilting during baking.

Serving Versatility: This rice serves as an excellent foundation for Southwestern bowls topped with grilled chicken or roasted pork, or as a side for tacos and enchiladas.