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Black Bean and Mixed Rice Casserole

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From: The Bean Institute

Quick Facts

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 50 min.
Total: 1 hr. 20 min.

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A cheesy, chicken-and-rice-filled casserole. Serve with a green salad for a delicious dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 6 oz package white and wild rice mix
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed (2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 15 oz can black beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1 1/2 cups fat-free sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Cook rice according to package directions, discarding spice packet.
  • Spray medium skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion, green and red pepper, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning; cook, covered and over medium heat until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered and until vegetables are tender and excess moisture is gone, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Combine rice, mushroom mixture, chicken, beans, corn, peas, sour cream, and 1 cup cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350° F until hot through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 355
  Calories from Fat 92 (26%)
(16%)Total Fat 10g
(28%)Saturated Fat 6g
Poly-Unsaturated Fat 1g
Mono-Unsaturated Fat 3g
(22%)Cholesterol 65mg
(27%)Sodium 660mg
(19%)Potassium 673mg
Total Carbohydrate 36g
(21%)Dietary Fibre 5g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(64%)Protein 32g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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