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Mexicali Casserole
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 6
If you like Mexican food but are watching your diet, try this tasty bake. It takes advantage of ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese without sacrificing flavor.—Mrs. Gertrudis C. Miller, Evansville, Indiana
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground turkey
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain. Sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice and olives.
2. Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake 50-55 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com