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Salsa Spiked Spanish Rice with Taquitos

Spanish rice with an extra tangy kick is the perfect side dish for your El Monterey Taquitos.

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 Package of El Monterey Taquitos
1 Package of Spanish Rice mix
1 cup Cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup Purple onion, chopped
1 Tbl Jalapeno, minced
1 Tbl Lime juice

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1 Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup of sour cream

Directions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  2. Combine cilantro, onion, jalapeno and lime juice to prepare a salsa.
  3. Heat El Monterey Taquitos according to the packaging, keep warm.
  4. When rice is ready, gently fold in salsa. Serve with burritos and taquitos. Garnish with avocado and sour cream, if desired.