CHEESY BEANS AND RICE

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After my dad had heart-trouble years ago, my mom adapted an old recipe to come up with this colorful all-in-one dish. It has been a favorite for a long time. Even our kids like it, and they can be quite picky! -Linda Rindels of Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; add the beans. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat., In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the rice mixture, cheese and tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Layer with remaining rice mixture and tomato mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Kishmat Daka
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I made this recipe for my friends last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the cheesy flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Zohaib Bhatti
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Azizul Hakim Rony
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I made this recipe last night and it was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I will use less pepper next time.


Soikot Majumder
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


IBRAN KHAN
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I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the cheesy flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Classic 2020
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


noor aghakhan
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I made this recipe last night and it was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.


Farooq Ahmad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Official DC funds
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I made this recipe for my friends last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the cheesy flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.


the one
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Ahad Bhuiyan
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I made this recipe last night and it was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I will use less cheese next time.


Patrick Mcgaw
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Guwani Senanayake
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I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the cheesy flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Jionni Streams
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were delicious! The cheese was melted perfectly and the rice was cooked just right.


Sanelisiwe Maphumulo
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I made this recipe last night and it was a bit bland. I think I will add some more cheese next time.


Lovemore Jodan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The cheese was melted perfectly and the rice was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Isabella Softie
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I made this recipe for my friends last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the cheesy flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Clara Carballa
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This was a great recipe! I made it last night and my family loved it. The cheese was melted perfectly and the rice was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.