Salsa Red Beans N Rice Recipes

SALSA RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water and salsa to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in cheese; cover and let stand for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.

AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
• Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

RED RICE (SALSA RICE)

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring salsa, salt, and water to a boil.
• Add rice and stir.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Simmer until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 7 to 10 minutes.
• Fluff with fork before serving.