Salsa Rice Recipe
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Salsa Rice

By: Molly Ingle 
"It's a snap to change the spice level in this popular rice side dish by choosing a milder or hotter salsa. 'It's an easy accompaniment to burritos or tacos,' suggests Molly Ingle of Canton, North Carolina."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with 1 cup reduced-fat cheese) equals 215 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 491 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by Julie   view full review
You don't have to use instant rice. I used 1 cup of long grain rice, two cups of water and 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So simple and so good - a very quick side dish that you can throw together in minutes and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by Vampixen   view full review
this was yummy..I added Onions and A little bit of chili powder in mine
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by Sara   view full review
Completely effortless with tangy, cheesy goodness! This is my new go-to Mexican side dish....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2007 by KEDIHE   view full review
Very nice recipe! Must tastier than some other "spanish" type rice we have tried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by Newby Chef   view full review
I omitted the cheese, added fresh cilantro like suggested, and it was great! Definately...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by Chef Mickey (aka Mickey) Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This rice dish was OK. I think it was a tad dry (IMHO). I even added about 1/4 cup of extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2008 by Extra Foamy   view full review
This turned out really well. I didn't use the cheese (I'm a poor student, lol) but I just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by minnie may   view full review
Great! Simple and delicious way to spice up rice in a minute.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by MADISONLIBERTY   view full review
This was really good and easy to make! I made as a side with enchiladas. I'll make this again.

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