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Mexican Rice Casserole with Chiles and Cheese
Ingredients
- 800g cooked rice, white or brown
- 65g reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese*, shredded
- 115g green chiles, chopped one 4-ounce can
- 20g cilantro, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 240g light sour cream
- 1g cumin
- 2g salt sea salt if on a corn-free diet*t
- 1g pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked rice with cheese, chiles, cilantro and green onions. Mix together.
- In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, cumin, salt and pepper. Add to rice mixture and stir thoroughly. Spray a medium casserole dish or 9x9-inch (23x23cm) baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Spread rice mixture into casserole or baking dish and bake uncovered in the oven for approximately 30–40 minutes until cheese melts. Alternately, place in the microwave and cook until heated through.
* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn. The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
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