SOUTHWESTERN RICE CASSEROLE

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 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

Steps:

  • 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 13x9-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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

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