Super Easy Salsa Rice Recipes

SALSA RICE

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Steps:

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 : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

BEST SPANISH RICE

The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!

Provided by Angela Sims

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Steps:

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa

EASY SALSA RICE

Feel free to saute a little green bell pepper with onions, you may adjust the garlic and chili flakes to taste --- this is very good! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and chili flakes, cook stirring for 3 minutes.
Add in rice, water and salsa; stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20-22 minutes or until the rice is tender or is at desired doneness.
Season with salt and black pepper if desired.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh finely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat level) (optional)
1 cup uncooked white rice (I use converted white rice)
2 cups water or 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) jar Pace Picante Sauce
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste) (optional)
salt (optional and to taste)

EASY SALSA RICE

Salsa rice with spicy pepper Jack cheese that goes great with any Spanish or Mexican meal.

Provided by Mark

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes, adding frozen corn with about 5 minutes remaining.
While the rice is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir onions into the cooked rice-corn mixture. Stir in salsa and pepper Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 200.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups white rice
1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

SALSA RICE

Make and share this Salsa Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Deb Wolf

Categories Long Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

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Steps:

Mix rice, salsa (I like medium heat, but go with your family's preference) and water in small saucepan.
Bring to a boil, cover with lid and reduce heat to low.
Simmer, stirring every 5-7 minutes until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 390.8, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2, Protein 2.6

Ingredients

1/2 cup long grain rice
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup water