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Southwest Casserole

Name: Southwest Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked brown rice; 1/3 cup uncooked wild rice; 2-3/4 cups vegetable broth; 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 6 green onions, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + simmering Bake: 45 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

A rainbow of colors and flavors is found in this festive dish. You won't believe how hearty and delicious this casserole is, and at only 3 g of fat per serving, it's a smart choice for a great meal! Melody Davis - Overland Park, Kansas

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/3 cup uncooked wild rice
2-3/4 cups vegetable broth
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the brown rice, wild rice and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, beans, corn, red pepper, onion, green onions, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, cayenne and pepper. Stir in rice.
Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 325° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 268 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 741mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein.

Southwest Casserole

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