Side dishe for 5
Salsa Rice
Instant rice simmers briefly with salsa and water, then rests under shredded cheese until warm and melted.
Typical price
$1.87for 4 servings
$0.47 per serving$1.87 for 4
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.89Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.04Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.33 | |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups water
- 3/4 cups chunky salsa
- 2 cups uncooked instant rice
- 1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
Steps
- Combine the water and salsa in a medium saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the instant rice, cover the saucepan, and remove it from the heat.
- Let the rice stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice, stir in the cheese, and cover for 2 minutes until melted.
Swaps
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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