Salsa Rice

Side Dishes

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.

Average Rating: 4.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 5 servings.

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

Instructions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 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.