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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If you like Mexican food but are watching your diet, try this tasty bake. It takes advantage of ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese without sacrificing flavor.Mrs. Gertrudis C. Miller, Evansville, Indiana Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground turkey |
1-1/2 cups chopped onions |
1/2 cup chopped green pepper |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained |
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained |
1 cup water |
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice |
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives |
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain. Sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice and olives.
2. Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake 50-55 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.
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