Mexican Brown Rice Casserole

from Family Circle

Mexican Brown Rice Casserole
Servings: 6 Prep 10 mins Slow Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium-size sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup medium-grain brown rice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 1 12 ounce package chicken sausage with habaneros (such as Aidells), cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Make It

1. Stir together onion, pepper, garlic, tomatoes, rice, chili powder, oregano, jalapeno, sausage and 1 1/2 cups water in slow cooker bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours.

2. Stir in cilantro; serve with sour cream and cheddar cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 264, Fat, total (g): 9, chol. (mg): 46, sat. fat (g): 3, carb. (g): 30, fiber (g): 3, pro. (g): 16, sodium (mg): 666, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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