Tex-Mex Beans And Rice Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
1 1/3 c. sliced zucchini
1 c. rice
1 c. chopped onion
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 c. green pepper strips
1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Drain and chop tomatoes.
Reserve juice; add enough water to juice to equal 2 1/2 cups liquid. Combine tomatoes, liquid and all ingredients, except pepper and cheese, in a 13 x 9-inch bake dish.
Mix well.
Cover tightly with foil; bake for 45 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
Uncover and stir.
Sprinkle with green pepper and cheese.
Return to oven to melt cheese.