California Zucchini Bake - Ww Core

Core casserole with veggies, meat and cheese

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 3  medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced green onions with top
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 garlic powder
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (7 ounce) can  chopped green chilies (or 2 small cans)
• 3  cups cooked brown rice
• 1  cup nonfat sour cream
• 2  cups  grated fat-free monterey jack cheese
• 1  large fresh tomato, sliced (optional)
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Sauté beef, zucchini, onions and seasonings in lightly greased (sprayed) skillet until meat is no longer pink and veggies are tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Add green chilies, rice, sour cream and 1 cup cheese.
2. Turn into a shallow 2 quart casserole (9x13). Arrange tomato slices on top. Season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining cheese.
3. Bake 350°F for 20-25 minutes.