Name: Cheesy Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
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 chiles, undrained -; 2 teaspoons chili powder -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Cheesy Beans and Rice

1. 1 cup uncooked brown rice -

2. 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained -

3. 1 large onion, chopped -

4. 1 tablespoon canola oil -

5. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained -

6. 2 teaspoons chili powder -

7. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

8. 1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided -

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Beans and Rice

1. Stage

Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large 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.

2. Stage

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

3. Stage

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.