Mexican -Style Brown Rice Casserole
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray4 cup(s) cooked brown rice1 1/4 salsa1 tsp ground cumin15oz canned refried beans10 oz frozen cvorn kernels, thawed4 oz canned green chili peppers, mild, diced1 Tbsp chili powder10 oz chopped frozen spinach, or collard greens, thawed and set to drain in a strainer over a bowl3/4 cup(s) low fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional; for garnish)
Prheat oven to 375F. Coat a 2 quart rectangular round or oval baking dish with cooking spray.
in a large bowl, combine rice, salsa and cumin. Spoon 2 cups of rice mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly cover bottom of dish.
In another large bowl, combine refried beans, corn, chili peppeers and chili powder. Using a rubber spatula, scrape bean mixture on top of rice layer and smooth out top.
Squeeze out any excess water from spinach or collard greens and then soread on top of bean layer, sprinkle with 6 tablespoons of cheese. Top with remaining rice mixture and smooth out top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Place casserole on a large rimmed baking sheet to catch any spillage. Bake until heated through and cheese is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro( if desired), cut into 6 pieces and serve.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAZZYJAZZ86.
in a large bowl, combine rice, salsa and cumin. Spoon 2 cups of rice mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly cover bottom of dish.
In another large bowl, combine refried beans, corn, chili peppeers and chili powder. Using a rubber spatula, scrape bean mixture on top of rice layer and smooth out top.
Squeeze out any excess water from spinach or collard greens and then soread on top of bean layer, sprinkle with 6 tablespoons of cheese. Top with remaining rice mixture and smooth out top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Place casserole on a large rimmed baking sheet to catch any spillage. Bake until heated through and cheese is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro( if desired), cut into 6 pieces and serve.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAZZYJAZZ86.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 175.1
- Total Fat: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 10.0 mg
- Sodium: 350.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 27.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 8.6 g
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