Easy Salsa Rice
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) ⓘ
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
538
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).