Cheesy Beans & Rice Casserole

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

Prepare 1 cup of instant brown rice and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice with a 16 ounce can of rinsed and drained kidney beans.

Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 large sweet onion and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until softened.

Stir in a 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain).

Add 2 teaspoons of chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, stirring to combine.

Layer half of the bean and rice mixture in the prepared casserole dish.

Sprinkle 1 1/4 cups of reduced-fat cheddar cheese over the first layer.

Add the remaining bean and rice mixture on top and finish with more cheese if desired.

Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens