Velveeta Tex-Mex Rice
Add smoked sausage or grilled chicken to make it a meal!
Servings 8
Calories 402kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounce pinto beans rinsed, drained
- 1 cup salsa thick and chunky
- 3 cups rice cooked
- ½ pound Velveeta cubed
- cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Add beans, salsa and rice to a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
- Heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until warmed thoroughly.
- Add the Velveeta and stir.
- Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until Velveeta is melted, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot garnished with cilantro.
Notes
If the rice mixture gets too thick just add a bit more salsa and stir.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2mg