Zippy Turkey and Rice Casserole

nemokitty's Note:

This comes from Taste of Home's Healthy Cooking magazine.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with mild green chilies, undrained
• 2/3 cup picante sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, reduced fat, shredded, divided

Directions:

1. Cook the rice according to package directions.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey and onion until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, picante sauce, chili powder and cumin; heat through.
3. Remove from heat, stir in beans, 1/2 cup cheese and cooked rice. Transfer to a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.