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9/05/2013|  Food Blog by Western Rice Mills

Latin Inspired, Easy to Prepare Appetizer

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​How would you like to entertain and serve your guests with an exciting Latin inspired and easy to prepare appetizer?

Latin Inspired Cooking

​We are presenting here a recipe that is economically easy on the pocket, as you can be creative with your leftover rice!

That is right folks, you can extend life to your extra (a day or two-day old) cooked rice.
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This recipe can be a great addition to any cocktail party as it does not only give you full of whole grain nutrients, but awesome flavours, too.

Check out our featured rice recipe that follows.

Southwest Salsa Bites

Southwest Salsa Bites

3 cups cooked brown rice 750 ml
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 250 ml
4 eggs 4
1 16 oz (500 ml) jar medium thick and chunky style salsa
1/2 cup sour cream 125 ml
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper 2 ml
3/4 cup crushed corn tortilla chips 175 ml
Additional salsa and sour cream for extra garnish

Preheat oven to 350°F (150°C).

Combine rice and cheese in large bowl; set aside.
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In a medium bowl, beat eggs until well blended. Stir in salsa, sour cream, salt and pepper. Add salsa mixture to rice and cheese; mix well.

Spray miniature muffin pans with vegetable cooking spray.

Spoon approximately 1-1/2 tbsp (20 mL) of rice mixture into each cup, filling to just below the rim. Sprinkle crushed chips over filling, pressing slightly with back of spoon.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm with additional salsa and sour cream, if desired.

MAKES 48 APPETIZERS OR 8 SERVINGS

Note: Gluten Free Modification Recipe *Check salsa, sour cream and tortilla chips for gluten.
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Source: USA Rice Federation www.riceinfo.com

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