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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Hearty and healthful, this yummy casserole is chock-full of rice, beans, tomatoes and cheese. Serve it with fresh fruit or a side salad for a comforting, satisfying meal. Kathleen Lindgren - Hackensack, Minnesota Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked brown rice |
1 pound lean ground turkey |
1 large onion, chopped |
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained |
2/3 cup picante sauce |
2 teaspoons chili powder |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided |
Directions:
1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, picante sauce, chili powder and cumin; heat though. Remove from the heat, stir in kidney beans, 1/2 cup cheese and cooked rice.
3. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.
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