Mexicali Casserole

By brider

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes, un drained
• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pin and vegetables are tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, water, rice and olives. Transfer to a 2 ½ qt baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375 for 50 to 55 minutes or until the rice is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.