Cheesy Beans and Rice

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a bowl; add the beans. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat.

In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the rice mixture, cheese and tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining rice mixture and tomato mixture.

Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.