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Spicy Baked Rice and Cheese

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Recipe Introduction

To further lower sodiuum...use reduced-sodium fat-free chicken or vegetable broth. WW Points
Makes 8 servings

1-1/3 cups long grain rice
2-2/3 cups fat- free chicken or vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Mexican style stewed tomatoes with juice
3/4 cup reduced- fat sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced- fat cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook rice, using the broth as liquid, according to rice package directions. Meanwhile, coat an 8x12 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine tomatoes with sour cream. Layer half the cooked rice, half the tomato sour cream mixture and half the cheese.

Repeat layers. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and casserole is bubbly. Garnish with cilantro and peppers.

Nutrient data per serving: 210 calories, 9 gm protien; 6 gm fat (3.6 gm saturated fat); 30 gm carbohydrates; 19 mg cholesterol; 427 mg sodium, 1 gm fiber. ++++ WWP: 5