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Salsa Rice

Name: Salsa Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups water; 1-1/2 cups chunky salsa; 2 cups uncooked instant rice; 1 to 1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

15 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

5 servings

Updated: Dec. 04, 2023

It's a snap to change the spice level in this popular rice side dish by choosing a milder or hotter salsa. It's a delicious way to round out burritos or tacos when the clock is ticking. —Molly Ingle, Canton, North Carolina

Salsa Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups chunky salsa
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 to 1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

In a saucepan, bring water and salsa to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in cheese; cover and let stand for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 232 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.