Weight Watchers Mexican Brown Rice Casserole

4 cups cooked long grain brown rice
1¼ cups fat-free salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounce) traditional refried beans
10 ounces frozen corn kernels thawed
1 can (4oz) green chile peppers diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 package (10oz) frozen chopped spinach thawed and set to drain in a strainer over a bowl
¾ cup reduced-fat Mexican style shredded cheese divided
2 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Set your oven to 375ºF to preheat
Use cooking spray to lightly cover a 2-quart baking dish
Mix together the rice, salsa, and cumin in a large mixing bowl.
Take 2 cups of the rice blend and spread it evenly at the bottom of the coated baking dish.
In a separate large mixing bowl, mix the refried beans, corn, chili peppers, and chili powder.
With a rubber spatula, layer the bean blend over the rice in the baking dish, smoothing the surface.
Remove any remaining water from the spinach or collard greens.
Layer the greens over the bean mixture.
Scatter 6 tablespoons of cheese over the greens.
Layer the rest of the rice blend over the cheese and smooth the surface.
Scatter the leftover cheese on top.
Place the casserole on a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, to prevent spills.
Bake for around 30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling
Garnish with cilantro, divide into 6 portions, and it's ready to serve.

Notes

7 Points (2022/2023 Plan)

MyWW Points: 7 Blue Plan and 9 Green Plan

7 WW Freestyle Points and 9 WW Smart Points

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Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 13gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 821mgPotassium: 564mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6371IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 3mg

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