Zesty Taco Casserole

Rice, bell peppers, onion, garlic, chile peppers and salsa baked into a savory casserole topped with chips and cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 393 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can vegetarian chili
• 2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Combine rice and water In a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic in oil until tender. In a medium bowl, combine chile peppers, salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cottage cheese, corn, chili, and cooked rice. Stir this mixture in with the onions and peppers. Cook until heated through. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish, and top with chips and cheese. Use more or less cheese to taste.