This is a great side dish recipe of homemade Spanish Rice with Salsa that is not only simple to prepare, but delicious as well.
Spanish Rice with Salsa that is So Easy to Prepare
Easy and delicious Spanish rice with added salsa.
We love Spanish rice and prepare it in many different ways. Here is one our favorite rice recipes that uses jarred salsa to make this delicious Spanish rice when you don’t have time to fuss with a side dish.
Spanish rice with jarred or homemade salsa is easy because there is no chopping onions or vegetables and very little prep work to be done.
See if you can find a good organic salsa without a lot of additives to make this delicious rice. This rice with salsa is prepare on the stove top in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients Needed for this Easy Spanish Rice with Salsa
- White Rice
- Water
- Chicken Soup Base
- Your Favorite Salsa
- Garlic Powder
- Turmeric
How to Make Spanish Rice with Salsa in Just a Few Easy Steps
Step 1. Turn heat to medium-high and place saucepan on the stove.
Step 2. Stir in everything but the rice.
Step 3. Slowly stir in the rice.
Step 4. Bring to a light boil.
Step 5. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 6. Let cook for 18-20 minutes.
This dish is as easy as it it delicious - serve this Spanish Rice with Salsa as the perfect side dish.
- 1 cup white rice uncooked
- 2 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon chicken soup base
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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Stir everything together in a medium saucepan except for the rice.
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Add the rice and stir to combine.
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Bring to a light boil.
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Cover; reduce heat and cook gently for 18-20 minutes.
Why We Love This Rice with Salsa Recipe
We love rice as a side dish and adding the salsa bumps up the flavor tremendously. Rice is always an economical choice for a dinner side dish and very easy to prepare. Add some cheese to make this rice dish even tastier. You could also add some black olive slices or saluted green peppers. This rice dish is very flexible!
Spanish rice with jarred salsa is as easy as it is delicious. In 20 minutes, you have a great side dish for dinner.
Does Spanish Rice Leftovers Keep Well?
Yes, this Spanish rice keeps in the refrigerator for about 4 days. Store any leftover rice in an airtight container.
What to Serve with Spanish Rice with Salsa
Serve with some simple pan-fried pork chops and a side of sauteed spinach for a quick and easy meal.
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