Kidney Bean and Cheesy Rice Casserole

Kidney Bean and Cheesy Rice Casserole

Kidney Bean and Cheesy Rice Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped red onion (about 1/2 large onion)
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 (5 to 6oz) packages washed fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2 (15.5oz) cans S&W® Kidney Beans (drained, rinsed)
  • 1 (16oz) jar picante sauce
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (4oz) shredded reduced-fat Colby-Jack cheese

Kidney Bean and Cheesy Rice Casserole

GF

Gluten Free

V

Vegetarian

55 min

Total Time

25 min

Prep Time

8

Servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped red onion (about 1/2 large onion)
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 (5 to 6oz) packages washed fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2 (15.5oz) cans S&W® Kidney Beans (drained, rinsed)
  • 1 (16oz) jar picante sauce
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (4oz) shredded reduced-fat Colby-Jack cheese

Directions

Prepare rice with water as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic and cumin; cook 3 minutes. Stir in half of spinach; cook until wilted. Stir in remaining spinach. Cook until wilted. Set aside.

In large bowl, mix beans and picante sauce. Spread 2 cups of bean mixture in baking dish. Layer with half of the rice, about 2 cups. Layer with tomatoes, spinach mixture, remaining rice and bean mixture. Cover with foil.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Serving Suggestion: Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
This is a flavorful vegetarian main dish. Serve it with fresh fruit for a complete meal.

Serving Size: about 10oz each

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 290, Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 800mg, Carb 48g, Fiber 6g, Total Sugar 5g, Added Sugar 0g, Protein 14g, Vitamin D 0%, Calcium 25%, Iron 25%, Potassium 6%

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.