The World's Easiest Spanish Rice with Salsa
The World's Easiest Spanish Rice with Salsa is a recipe that delivers on the classic delicious flavors that you're expecting in a fraction of the time. The secret shortcut ingredient? A good jarred salsa. This is a hearty and delicious dinner packed with protein from pork and red beans with just the right amount of bright freshness from the lime and cilantro. It's a perfect side dish or quick weeknight main course.
Ingredients
- 1.5 Pounds pork
- 1 + 1½ Teaspoon salt
- 1 + 1 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon sazon seasoning
- 3 Cups cooked white rice
- ¼ Cup vegetable oil
- 5 Cloves garlic
- 2 Tablespoons onion, chopped
- 16 Ounces canned red beans (drained and rinsed)
- 3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons hot salsa (jar)
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice (fresh)
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon cumin
- 1 Teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Heat a large pan sprayed frying pan over medium heat. Add pork and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper and sazon seasoning. Cook for 6 minutes on each side. Continue frying until cooked through. Once done, transfer the pork to a cutting board and slice in 1 inch thick slices.
- Using the same frying pan, pan spray again and heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and red beans. Fry for 1 minute. Add the sliced pork, cooked white rice, 1½ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh cilantro, hot salsa, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin and chili powder. Stir continuously until fully combined for an additional 3 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
