Zesty Rice And Bean Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp. vegetable oil (safflower or olive oil)
1/2 c. water
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced
2 green peppers, seeded and chopped
3/4 c. uncooked rice
2 (16 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained
1 (16 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes
chili powder to taste
few drops hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 c. shredded low-fat Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat oil with water over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic, mushrooms and green peppers; simmer, stirring often until onion is tender, about 10 minutes.
Add rice, beans, tomatoes, chili powder and hot sauce.
Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes or until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Yields 6 (1 cup) servings.
Each contains 13 grams protein, 5 grams fat and 263 calories.