Jalapeno Pepper Rice

Be careful when handling peppers, and be sure to wash your hands when done! From the 1995 "Heart Healthy Cookbook" of delicious healthy recipes, Edina, MN.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup long grain rice, cooked
• 2  cups low-fat sour cream
• 1 (4 ounce) can  sliced  jalapeno peppers or 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  nonstick cooking spray
• 1⁄2 cup  grated low-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Blend cooked rice with sour cream in a bowl; stir in jalapenos or chilies.
3. Place mixture in a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4. Top with grated cheese.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.