Mexican Brown Rice Casserole

Servings Per Recipe 6

• Amount Per Serving
• Calories 264
• Protein(gm)16
• Carbohydrate(gm)30
• Fat, total(gm)9
• Cholesterol(mg)46
• Saturated fat(gm)3
• Dietary Fiber, total(gm)3
• Sodium(mg)666

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium-size sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 cup medium-grain brown rice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 1 12 ounce package (12 ounces) chicken sausage with habaneros (such as Aidells), cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
• Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Stir together onion, pepper, garlic, tomatoes, rice, chili powder, oregano, jalapeno, sausage and 1-1/2 cups water in slow cooker bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours.

2. Stir in cilantro; serve with sour cream and cheddar cheese, if desired.