Lighter Fiesta Casserole

Submitted by Kate DeMello

"a lightened up version of a tex-mex casserole"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 16 ounces lean ground turkey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup chunky salsa
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium ketchup
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
• 2 cups cooked brown rice, hot
• 3⁄4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (3 oz.)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet brown meat, then add garlic, onion and green pepper.
3. Add salsa, chili seasoning, tomato sauce and ketchup. Mix well to combine.
4. Stir in corn, rice and cheddar cheese.
5. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes.