Sides (South -of-the-Border Rice & Beans)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup ORTEGA salsa, any variety
• 1/2 package (3 Tbsp) ORTEGA taco seasoning mix
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups uncooked instant white rice
• 1 can (About 15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

1) Combine water, salsa, seasoning mix and oil in large saucepan; mix well. Stir in rice and beans; mix well

2) Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.

3) Stir in cilantro.