Spicy Rice Bake

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup canned corn
• 3/4 cup kidney bean
• 1/4 cup canned hot pepper (banana peppers or other)
• 1 (10 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 use leftover rice or simmer 1 cup brown rice in 2 cups water until tender and water is absorbed (30-45 minutes). i like to throw a couple dried chilies in with the rice to give it some spice.
• 2 saute onions and garlic in hot oil until tender.
• 3 combine rice, onions and garlic, corn, beans, hot peppers, cheese soup, and taco seasoning in an 8x8 inch baking pan. stir.
• 4 top with cheese.
• 5 bake in 350f oven 25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.