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Chile Rellenos

Chile Rellenos

PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 15 minutes STAND: 5 minutes OVEN: 450°F MAKES 4 servings 2 large fresh poblano chile peppers,* Anaheim chile peppers,* or green sweet peppers 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (4 ounces) 1 to 2 fresh jalapeño chile peppers, seeded…

Lasagna Ole

Lasagna Ole

PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 30 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 375°F MAKES 6 to 8 servings 1⁄2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 11⁄4 cups sliced yellow summer squash (1 medium) 3⁄4 cup chopped red…

Potato Enchiladas

Potato Enchiladas

PREP: 40 minutes BAKE: 35 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 8 servings 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered 3 tablespoons butter 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 to 6 tablespoons milk 1 4-ounce can diced green chile peppers, drained 8 7- to…

Zesty Vegetable Enchiladas

Zesty Vegetable Enchiladas

PREP: 40 minutes BAKE: 15 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 4 servings 11⁄3 cups water 1⁄2 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained Nonstick cooking spray 8 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas 1 cup thinly sliced carrots (2 medium) 2 small zucchini and/or yellow summer squash,…

Three-Bean Enchiladas

Three-Bean Enchiladas

PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 25 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 8 servings 16 6-inch corn tortillas 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 15-ounce can navy beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1…

Tortilla and Black Bean Bake

Tortilla and Black Bean Bake

PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 30 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 8 servings 2 cups chopped onions (2 large) 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 11⁄2 cups chopped green sweet pepper (2 medium) 3⁄4 cup picante sauce 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 cloves garlic,…

Southern Grits Casserole

Southern Grits Casserole

PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 45 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 8 to 10 servings 4 cups water 1 cup quick-cooking (hominy) grits 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces) 1⁄2 cup milk 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion (2) 1 or 2 fresh jalapeño chile peppers,…

Three-Bean Tamale Pie

Three-Bean Tamale Pie

PREP: 30 minutes BAKE: 20 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 8 servings 1 cup chopped green sweet pepper 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained, and slightly mashed 1 15-ounce can pinto…

Sweet Potato-Rice Casserole

Sweet Potato-Rice Casserole

PREP: 30 minutes BAKE: 30 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 to 8 servings 2 cups water 11⁄2 cups chopped, peeled sweet potato (1 large) 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 11⁄2 cups frozen shelled sweet…

Vegetable Two-Grain Casserole

Vegetable Two-Grain Casserole

PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 11⁄4 hours STAND: 5 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 5 servings 1 19-ounce can ready-to-serve lentil soup 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup small fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 cup sliced carrots (2 medium) 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn…

Brown Rice-Spinach Custards

Brown Rice-Spinach Custards

PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 25 minutes OVEN: 350ºF MAKES 6 servings 1⁄2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 eggs, lightly beaten 3⁄4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (3 ounces) 1⁄2 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1⁄2…

Cauliflower and Chickpea Gratin

Cauliflower and Chickpea Gratin

PREP: 30 minutes COOK: 15 minutes BROIL: 1 minute MAKES 6 servings 2 cups chopped onions (2 large) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, drained 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained 6 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄4 cup snipped…