Best Southwestern Rice Casserole Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN RICE CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Southwestern Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kizzikate

Categories White Rice

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 cups cooked white rice
1 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

Heat oven to 350.
In an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
Bake 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.4, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 356.1, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 1, Sugar 2, Protein 2.6

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

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 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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