Southwestern Rice Casserole Recipe

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“We really enjoy this hearty dish,” says Betty Claycomb of Alverton, Pennsylvania. “Just add a side salad for a nutritious, complete meal.”

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Southwestern Rice Casserole Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1-2/3 cups uncooked long grain rice
3-1/3 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup salsa

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
In a large nonstick saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the beans, olives and rice. In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, sour cream and chili powder.
Spoon half of the rice mixture into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; layer with half of the cheese mixture and salsa. Repeat layers.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 348 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 506 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 15 g protein.

Originally published as Southwestern Rice Bake in Light & Tasty February/March 2008, p29