Rice Con Queso
Ingredients
3 C. cooked brown rice (1 1/2 C. uncooked), cooked with
salt and pepper
1 1/3 C. cooked black beans or black-eyed peas, pinto beans, etc. (about 1/2 C.
uncooked)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 small can chiles, chopped
1/2 pound ricotta cheese, thinned with a little low fat milk or yogurt until spreadable
3/4 pound shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
Garnishes (optional): chopped black olives, onions, fresh parsley
Cooking Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degree. Mix together rice, beans, garlic, onion, and chilies. In a casserole, spread alternating layers of the rice beans mixture, ricotta cheese, and jack cheese, ending with a layer of rice and beans. Bake for 30 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Garnish before serving.
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