Healthy Black Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• Brown rice

  Long-grain, raw

  ¾ cup or 139g

• Kidney beans

  All types, mature seeds, canned

  2 cup or 512g

• Corn

  Sweet, yellow, canned, whole kernel, drained solids

  2 cup or 328g

• Reduced fat milk

  Fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin a and vitamin d

  2 tbsp or 31g

• Limes

  Raw

  ½ fruit or 34g

• Green bell pepper

  Sweet, green, raw

  ¼ cup, chopped or 37g

• Onions

  Raw

  ¼ cup, chopped or 40g

• Cream cheese

  Low fat

  4 oz or 113g

• Fresh cilantro

  Coriander leaves, raw

  1 tbsp or 1g

• Cumin

  Spices, cumin seed

  1 tbsp, whole or 6g

• Paprika

  Spices

  1 tbsp or 7g

• Garlic

  Raw

  1 tbsp or 9g

• Chili powder

  Spices

  1 tbsp or 8g

Directions

1. Prepare the rice according to the package instructions.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, kidney beans, corn, milk, lime juice, green bell pepper, onions, cream cheese, cilantro, cumin, paprika, garlic, and chili powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.