Salsa Rice

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 5 | Preparation: 15 minutes | Total: 15 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups salsa
• 2 cups instant rice, uncooked
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups cheese, shredded (optional)

Instructions

1. Add water and salsa to a small pot. Bring to a boil.
2. Stir in rice and remove from heat. Cover with lid and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in cheese and cover again until cheese is melted.

Salsa Rice Recipe Card

Adapted from tasteofhome.com