Mixed Grain and Bean Casserole con Queso

By Bostoncook

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 2/3 cup orzo
• 1 cup corn
• 1/3 cup couscous
• 15 ounces kidney beans, canned, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 4 ounces green chiles, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/4 cups lowfat cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Boil 3 quarts water. Add onion-bay. Cover. Let boil 20 mins.

2. Add orzo. Cover. Boil 10 mins.

3. Add corn. Cover and boil 3 mins.

4. Add couscous. Cover and boil 2 mins. Let stand 5 mins.

5. Heat oven to 375.

6. Drain ingredients in pot, remove bay. Transfer to sprayed casserole. Add beans-chilies. Add chili powder-s&p. Add cheese.

7. Bake 30-35 mins.

Very good.