Easy Mexican Salsa Rice

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I stole this recipe for Easy Mexican Salsa Rice from sixsistersstuff.com. This rice recipe is easy to make, a quick side dish to serve with any Mexican dish. Instant rice is the secret to making this recipe so easy. First instant rice, water, a packet of enchilada sauce mix, salsa and green chilies are mixed together in a bowl. Then the mixture cooks in the microwave for nine minutes until tender. Next the bowl sits for a few minutes until most of the liquid absorbs. The rice is fluffed with a fork and ready to serve. Using salsa in the mixture provides the onion, tomatoes and peppers without the work of cutting up the vegetables yourself.

Did you know? Salsa is Mexican and Spanish word for “sauce” which can mean cooked or fresh mixtures. Salsa can range in spiciness from mild to mouth-searing.¹ (see more trivia in the Trivia tab)

The ingredients for this recipe are: 2 cups instant brown rice, 2 cups water, 1 envelope enchilada sauce mix (or taco seasoning), 1 cup salsa and 4 oz can green chilies

Add all of the ingredients together in a microwaveable bowl.

Stir to combine all ingredients together.

Then microwave on HIGH for 8 to 9 minutes or until rice is tender.

Next let the rice sit for 3 to 5 minutes and it will soak up the most of the liquid in the bowl. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Serve as a side dish with your favorite entree.

If you liked this recipe for Easy Mexican Salsa Rice then you can also try Mexican Rice or Mexican Chicken & Rice. This recipe is also a perfect side dish for White Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chili & Sour Cream Sauce, Easy Mexican Pizza, Grilled Chicken Tostadas or Beef Enchiladas.

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Easy Mexican Salsa Rice

This rice recipe is easy to make, a quick side dish to serve with any Mexican dish. Instant rice is the secret to making this recipe so easy. First instant rice, water, a packet of enchilada sauce mix, salsa and green chilies are mixed together in a bowl. Then the mixture cooks in the microwave for nine minutes until tender. Next the bowl sits for a few minutes until most of the liquid absorbs. The rice is fluffed with a fork and ready to serve.

Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups instant brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 envelope enchilada sauce mix or taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 4 oz can green chilies

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 8 to 9 minutes or until rice is tender.
  2. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes and it will soak up the most of the liquid in the bowl. Fluff with a fork and serve.