CHEESY RICE AND BEANS RECIPES

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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350'.
• Cook rice according to directions on package. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add red onion, cumin, and garlic. Sautee 2 minutes.
• Add spinach and sautee 1 minute or until spinach wilts.
• Remove from heat. Set aside.
• In a seperate bowl combine beans and picante sauce; stir well.
• Coat bottom of a 13X9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Spread 2 cups of bean mixture in 13X9 baking dish.
• Spread 4 cups cooked rice over bean mixture.
• Top with tomato slices.
• Layer spinach mixture, remaining 4 cups of rice, and 2 cups bean mixture over tomato slices.
• Cover and bake at 350' for 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheeses.
• Bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Top each serving with 2 tablespoons marinara sauce and 1 tablespoon sour cream.
• Enjoy.