Spinach Rice Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 10 ounces packaged frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat over to 350 degrees f.
• 2 heat oil in a large saucepan.
• 3 cook onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender.
• 4 add can of tomatoes, italian seasoning, and beans. bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
• 5 stir in rice, spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pepper, and salt to taste.
• 6 spoon into greased 2-quart baking dish.
• 7 sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
• 8 bake 30-40 minutes or until heater through.