Salsa-Rice Burritos

1.5 c salsa
1.5 tsp chili powder
1 c uncooked instant rice
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) mexicorn
1.5 c shredded cheddar cheese
Tortillas as desired



Heat 1.5 cups salsa and the chili powder to boiling in 10 inch skillet. Stir in rice; remove from heat. cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in beans, corn and cheese.
Serve in tortillas (yummy costco tortillas if you are lucky!)

Cheesy Vegetable-Rice Skillet

1 can (14 and 1.5 ounces) vegetable broth
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 bag (1 pound) frozen cauliflower, carrots and asparagus (or other combination)
1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 ounces(

1. Heat broth and butter to boiling in a 10-inch skillet. Stir in frozen vegetables, rice mix and contents of seasoning packet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
2. Cover and simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

We loved this and are trying to get more meat free meals. This one is going in the book!

Betty Crocker's Quick and Easy

Sweet Salsa Chicken with Sour Cream Salsa and Lime Cilantro Rice

This meal is a hit every time. We love to serve it on the Tortilla Land freshly cooked tortillas! Yummy :)

Sweet Salsa Chicken with Sour Cream Salsa and Lime Cilantro Rice

Sweet Salsa Chicken:
1 package Taco Seasoning
4 chicken breasts
2 Tbsp. oil
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 (15 oz.) can Black beans, drained and rinsed

Cut chicken breasts into bite size pieces. In large skillet, heat oil; add chicken and taco seasoning. Cook until juices run clear. Add salsa, apricot jam, water, cilantro and lime juice. Bring to boil. Stir in beans, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

Sour Cream Salsa:

This is the sauce to serve over the chicken and rice

1 cup sour cream
2 tsp lime zest
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1/3 cup Cilantro, chopped
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp saltMix all ingredients together and serve over chicken and rice

Lime Cilantro Rice:

2-4 Tbsp butter
2 green onions peeled and minced
2 cups jasmine rice or long grain rice
grated zest of 2 limes
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro washed
4 cups hot chicken stock/broth
kosher salt and pepper to taste

Saute green onion in butter then add to all the other things in a 9x13 pan. Cover with foil. Cook at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until all liquid is gone and rice is soft.