Townie - Recipe

From Karin's Kitchen:
 
Mexicali casserole

1 lb. lean ground turkey

1 1/2 cups chopped onions

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. salt

1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 1/2 oz. ) 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

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 min. longer; drain.  Sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, water, rice and olives.

Transfer to a 2 1/2 qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 50-55 mins. or until rice is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

6 servings