Southwestern Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Southwestern Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-2/3 cups uncooked long grain rice; 3-1/3 cups water; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 cup salsa

Servings: persons

1-2/3 cups uncooked long grain rice
3-1/3 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup salsa

1
In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
2
In a large nonstick saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the beans, olives and rice. In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, sour cream and chili powder.
3
Spoon half of the rice mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; layer with half of the cheese mixture and salsa. Repeat layers.
4
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-2/3 cups uncooked long grain rice, 3-1/3 cups water, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 small green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Rice Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Rice Casserole

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