Someone in Chat (a while back on another Board) asked "Rotel?"
Once the Southerners caught their open jaws,
It occurred that we mostly associated this Tomato / Chilies mix
with ‘Rotel Dip.’
A stable of Southern Cuisine because it’s easy and sinfully delicious.
One Can of Rotel,
One huge-azzed block of Velveeta Cheese
and a Crock-pot. = "Arterial Death Dip."
However, the ‘easy’ fixin’ aspect of Rotel is not to be dismissed.
Instant spicy, low Glycemic fiber and goodness.
I have continued using Rotel in a huge number of dishes,
not just "Tex-Mex" style things, but others as well.
So- My "Rotel Trip Around the World."
Using a number of different Rotel products…
Fast side dishes to get in those "Good Carbs"
and low cal ‘fillers’ and fiber….
and, They all re-heat well....
Best Wishes- Dx Rotel Recipes-
Trip Around the World! 
using- RO*TEL®'s "Mexican Festival"- a blend of tomatoes, chilies, cilantro, spices & lime juice.
Sante Fe Black Bean / Corn Salsa
Drain and Rinse-
1- 19oz can of Progresso (or Ranch Style) Black Beans
1- 15.25 oz can of Whole Kernel Corn, (No Sugar Added)
Place in container and add-
1- Large Red Onion (chopped / minced fine)
2- 10oz cans of Rotel ® Mexican Festival (with juice)
Add handful of chopped green onion / chives
Garlic salt – ‘to taste’
Refrigerate for at least one hour prior to serving.
Yields Approx. 17 – ½ cup servings
Per Serving Nutrition:
48 Calories, 8.5 gms Carbs (or 6.5 net-carbs), 3.5 gms Protein, 2 gms Fiber
[great side dish for any ‘southwestern’ style dish, or simple grilled fish, chicken or meat.]
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using RO*TEL® "Bold Italian" – a blend of tomatoes, peppers, basil, oregano, and spices.
Fast-Fannullone (quick, do nothing) Zucchini
6- medium to small Zucchini (coarsely chunked / chopped)
(approx. 2 cups)
1- Large Red Onion (chopped)
1- 10oz can of Rotel ® Bold Italian
1- Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1- clove Garlic, finely minced
Combine all but Rotel in large skillet and bring up to sizzle in olive oil on high heat.
Add can of Rotel, return to bubbling .
Cover skillet with lid and remove from heat.
Do Nothing. Allow to ‘steam in juices-covered’ for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Garlic salt to taste.
Yields Approx. 8 – ½ cup servings
Per Serving Nutrition:
44 Calories, 5.25 gms Carbs (or 4 net-carbs), 2 gms Protein, 1.25 gms Fiber,
1.75 gms mono-unsaturated fat.
[great side for anything remotely ‘Italian or Mediterranean’ style, or simple meat entree.]
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using- RO*TEL®'s "Original"- a blend of tomatoes, and chilies.
Can substitute" Milder" or "Extra Hot" to suit personal taste.
Southern "Snappy" Red Eye Peas
1- 16oz can of Black eyed Peas (or Field Peas with ‘Snaps’)
1- 10oz can of Rotel ® Original
Large Onion (chopped / minced fine)
Black Pepper / Salt – ‘to taste’
Add Chopped onion and juice from Rotel to medium saucepan on low heat.
Simmer until onion is translucent. (may need to add few tablespoons more water)
When Onion is soft and no longer ‘crisp’
Add in can of peas and Rotel.
Bring to low simmer / boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
Let stand for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Yields Approx. 8 – ½ cup servings
Per Serving Nutrition:
60 Calories, 10.5 gms Carbs (or 7.5 net-carbs), 4 gms Protein, 3 gms Fiber
[good side dish for any simple pork or chicken or ‘Southern Dishes.’ Great with grilled meats]
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using- RO*TEL®'s "Chunky"- a blend of tomatoes, and chilies.
Can substitute" Milder" or "Extra Hot" to suit personal taste.
Chapat "Nuked" Curry Veggies
1- Large Onion (chopped course) approx. 1 cup
2- Large Turnips (chopped course) approx. 1 cup
1- Large Carrot (sliced "coins") approx. ½ cup
1- cup Frozen Cauliflower (chopped course)
1- Large Bell pepper (chopped course) approx. 1 cup
1- 10oz can of Rotel ® Original
1- Tablespoon Curry Powder. Salt to taste.
Mix all ingredients in micro-wave safe container with lid.
Cook on 70% power setting till all veggies are soft yet firm.
Remove and stir twice while cooking.
Yields Approx. 10 – ½ cup servings
Per Serving Nutrition:
20 Calories, 4.5 gms Carbs (or 3 net-carbs), 1 gm Protein, 1.5 gms Fiber
[good side dish for Indian or Chinese take-out.]
[Tandoori Chicken from restaurant, served over bed of this dish is excellent.]
[Great with any grilled fish as well]
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using- RO*TEL®'s "Milder"- a blend of tomatoes, and chilies.
Can substitute"Original" or "Extra Hot" to suit personal taste.
Fussy French Cut Green Beans
1- 15.25 oz an of French Style Green Beans
1- 10oz can of Rotel ® "Milder"
1- cup sliced fresh Mushrooms
Pepper to Taste
In medium sauce pan, combine mushrooms and drained liquid from green beans.
Boil on medium, until liquid is nearly gone.
Add in Rotel and return to boil.
Remove from heat and stir in drained, French style green beans.
Add black pepper to taste.
Yields Approx. 10 – ½ cup servings
Per Serving Nutrition:
18 Calories, 3.5 gms Carbs (or 2 net-carbs), .5 gm Protein, 1.5 gms Fiber
[good side dish for poultry, fish or meats prepared with less spice.]
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using- RO*TEL®'s "Extra Hot"- a blend of tomatoes, and chilies.
Can substitute" Milder" or "Original" to suit personal taste.
Cajun Devil Veggie Hash
1- Large Onion (chopped course) approx. 1 cup
2- Large Bell Peppers (1 red, 1 green) (chopped course) approx. 2 cups
4- Stalks Celery (chopped course) approx. 1 cup
1- 10oz can of Rotel ® Original
1- Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning.
1- Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1- Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
Combine Onion, Peppers and celery in large skillet with oil and Worcestershire Sauce.
Sauté on medium, adding a tablespoon or two of water to help soften veggies.
When all are soft yet firm, add Rotel and Seasoning and bring to high boil to reduce most of the liquid.
Yields Approx. 8 – ½ cup servings
Per Serving Nutrition:
38 Calories, 5.5 gms Carbs (or 3.5 net-carbs), 1.5 gm Protein, 2 gms Fiber
[good side dish for Fish and Shrimp]
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