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Cheesy Salsa Rice and Beans

January 18, 2016 by Mary 27 Comments

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This shop to create Cheesy Salsa Rice and Beans has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KickUpTheFlavor #CollectiveBiasA little spicy and a whole lot of delicious try this Salsa Cheesy Rice and Beans Recipe. ad #KickUpTheFlavor

Being from Nebraska it might come as a shocker to you that I don’t follow football. I might be throwing him under the bus, but my husband doesn’t either. This is a big deal around here because during football season if you look down just about any neighborhood street it’s a sea of red, just like the stadium during game days. It’s odd to drive anywhere and not see at least a dozen or more vehicles demonstrating their love for our team in bumper stickers, personalized plates, or those little stick figure families in the back window.

My sister’s family and my in laws love the game and love our team. My sister was a high school cheerleader years ago and our hometown team has the same colors as our college team, so she’s taught my kids some cheers. I love seeing the kids connect with other family members in a way they can’t do with us.

A way I can connect with my football loving family is through food. I’m on team good food, and I don’t think anyone will ever argue with me on that one. My contribution to game day excitement is the food. This recipe is inspired by one my sister has been making for years and it’s great as a side dish for just about any game day spread.

Cheesy Salsa Rice and Beans

For game day foods I like to turn up the heat, so we grab Pace® Salsa in the Medium heat for our recipes. It’s a nice balance for everyone, both the heat lovers and those who avoid too much heat. I love the variety of heat levels and textures Pace offers, plus the versatility Pace offers by being the perfect addition to a lot of different recipes from main dish to appetizer.

A little spicy and a whole lot of delicious try this Salsa Cheesy Rice and Beans Recipe. ad #KickUpTheFlavorToday’s recipe is a great side dish, though I’ll admit I have enjoyed it as a light lunch.

To make Cheesy Salsa Rice and Beans first gather your ingredients. You’ll need a half cup each of green peppers and onion, one cup each of uncooked white rice, Pace Salsa and shredded cheese. One 15oz can of kidney beans drained and rinsed. A couple cloves of garlic minced, about a tablespoon of cooking oil, and green onion for garnish. Finally, two cups of either water or chicken broth.

A little spicy and a whole lot of delicious try this Salsa Cheesy Rice and Beans Recipe. ad #KickUpTheFlavorFirst heat the oil in a sauce pan at medium heat. Once heated add in the green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until softened, the onions should start to become translucent.

A little spicy and a whole lot of delicious try this Salsa Cheesy Rice and Beans Recipe. ad #KickUpTheFlavorNow add in the salsa and water (or chicken broth) and bring to a boil. Once boiling stir in the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

When the rice is done there should still be a little bit of liquid in the rice, this is a good thing because we want to keep the dish moist after the cheese and beans are added. Speaking of which, it’s time to stir in the cheese and kidney beans.

A little spicy and a whole lot of delicious try this Salsa Cheesy Rice and Beans Recipe. ad #KickUpTheFlavorTurn the heat back up to medium and heat until the cheese is melted and the beans are heated through.

A little spicy and a whole lot of delicious try this Salsa Cheesy Rice and Beans Recipe. ad #KickUpTheFlavor

Now you can serve up this delicious dish to all of your game day party attendees! Don’t forget you can also serve up any leftover Pace Salsa with chips, or give a little extra Southwest kick to some of your other game day recipes.

Pick up a 24 ounce Pace® Salsa in Medium heat at Walmart and turn the heat up on your game day spreads!

A little spicy and a whole lot of delicious try this Salsa Cheesy Rice and Beans Recipe. ad #KickUpTheFlavor

How will you be using Pace Salsa to kick up the flavor of your game day spread? Share your ideas in the comments below.

Cheesy Salsa Rice and Beans

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1/2 cup green pepper
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 cup Pace Salsa
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 15 oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • green onion for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a sauce pot on medium heat. Cook green pepper, onion and garlic until soft and onions are translucent.
  • Add salsa and water, heat to boiling. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Stir in beans and cheese and heat through on medium heat.
  • Garnish with green onion.
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  1. Carolyn West

    January 18, 2016 at

    This looks so amazing. We’re big rice fans in our house and I’m always looking for new ways to jazz it up. #client

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  2. AmySo

    January 18, 2016 at

    That looks delicious. Except I would make it with black beans, I sort of have a crush on them! 🙂

    Reply
  3. ByBeck

    January 18, 2016 at

    saving this recipe!! my husband loves football, so my weekends are basically watched every single football game on! jajaja.

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    • Mary

      January 18, 2016 at

      This is a quick and easy recipe, I hope you enjoy it! It also goes great with brats or hamburgers. It’s a nice little flavor boost to serve on the side.

      Reply
  4. Iman Brooks

    January 19, 2016 at

    Looks good will be trying this soon! Fingers crossed I do not have a reaction a huge allergic reaction to the beans.

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    • Mary

      January 19, 2016 at

      Oh no, I couldn’t imagine a bean allergy! It would be just as delicious leaving out the beans and maybe adding in more veggies. Maybe some red pepper or even some celery!

      Reply
      • Iman Brooks

        January 19, 2016 at

        I’ll do that maybe some mushrooms for the protein. It is the weirdest allergy and its annoying LOL.

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        • Mary

          January 20, 2016 at

          Oooo…I think mushrooms would be fantastic in this!

          Reply
  5. SheilaG- Plum Doodles

    January 21, 2016 at

    I’m not a football fan, either, but I do love snacks! 😀 I could keep myself busy eating your salsa rice for sure.

    Reply
  6. Toni Thomason

    January 21, 2016 at

    Looks great!! Perfect game day treat!

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  7. Sarah Honey

    January 21, 2016 at

    That looks delicious! Perfect for our next Taco Tuesday!

    Reply
  8. Melanie

    January 21, 2016 at

    Cheesy rice is so delicious!

    Reply
  9. Brittney Mason

    January 21, 2016 at

    Literally drooling! This looks simple and delicious!!

    Reply
  10. Jenn - a traveling Wife

    January 22, 2016 at

    Stop it – that looks amazing. Although, I add salsa to everything 🙂

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    • Mary

      January 22, 2016 at

      I’m getting to that point! I also love salsa on my scrambled eggs in the morning. Yum!

      Reply
  11. Julie S.

    January 22, 2016 at

    I will have to add this to our meal rotation! PS I am originally from Nebraska! 🙂

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    • Mary

      January 22, 2016 at

      It’s a great place to be! Look me up if you ever come back to visit or drive through!

      Reply
  12. Diana Rambles

    January 22, 2016 at

    That looks super tasty. Must make this for my family this weekend.

    Reply
  13. Kallee

    January 22, 2016 at

    What a wonderful way to dress up rice and have an amazing dish!

    Reply
  14. Andrea Bai

    January 22, 2016 at

    I love this twist on rice and beans!

    Reply
  15. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods

    January 22, 2016 at

    YUM! We love rice and beans. This would be a great recipe for our family on busy weeknights! Thanks so much for inspiration!

    Reply
  16. Dee

    January 22, 2016 at

    This looks so tasty, and it would work anytime for a quick meal! Yum!

    Reply
  17. Patty

    January 23, 2016 at

    We’re not big into football either but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy game day food! And the big game is really all about the commercials anyway, right?

    Reply
  18. Laurie

    January 23, 2016 at

    How yummy! It looks very filling too. We’ll be making it soon!

    Reply

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