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Salsa Bean Rice

Name: Salsa Bean Rice
Yield: 2 portions
Ingredients: 1 cup dry instant rice; Water as rice label directs; 3/4 cup ready-to-eat beans, drained; 1/4 cup thick salsa; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapenos

About 15 minutes, estimated · 2 portions · Hot water

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Original commissary-inspired pantry recipe

Rice and beans are a flexible foundation rather than a single fixed recipe. This version takes most of its seasoning from salsa, which keeps the shopping list short and the cooking uncomplicated.

Place & evidence: Across the country. This is an original pantry recipe. The source supplies ingredient or technique context, rather than evidence that this exact dish is served in a prison. Inventory and place labels describe that context only. TDCJ Commissary Price List.

Make it

Equipment: Heat-safe bowl or mug; clean spoon; measuring cup and spoons; safe hot-water source. Use the cooking equipment required by the product label.

Ingredients

1 cup dry instant rice
Water as rice label directs
3/4 cup ready-to-eat beans, drained
1/4 cup thick salsa
1/4 tsp cumin
1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapenos

Method

Prepare the rice using its package water amount and standing time.
Mix the drained ready-to-eat beans, thick salsa, cumin and chopped jalapenos in the serving bowl.
Fold in the prepared rice, turning gently to distribute the salsa without mashing all the beans.
Rest 1 minute, then stir once more and divide between two bowls.

The useful detail

Choose thick salsa; a watery one can make the finished rice gummy.

When the store is different

Use refried beans and an extra tablespoon of water for a creamy version.

Serving & handling

Prepare starches fresh and follow package cooking directions. Serve promptly; hydrated grains and mixed meals require proper handling. Read the pantry and food-handling guide for storage limits, package directions and allergen checks.

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Sources & editorial note

Texas Department of Criminal Justice — TDCJ Commissary Price List, TDCJ. Official inventory, Texas. Source scope and limits.

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