A tasty and price-conscious lunch. This is a homemade version of those expensive rice bowls sold in the frozen-food section. Baked tortilla chips or a warm tortilla round out the dish. For weekday efficiency, make more than one; they keep in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Recipe Yield:
1 serving
Recipe Ingredient Details:
1 1/4 cups cooked brown rice
3/4 cup cooked, cubed chicken
1/4 cup aged dry Monterey Jack cheese, grated (or regular Monterey Jack)
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained
1/4 cup frozen or canned corn
1/4 cup finely chopped tomato or tomatillo
1/3 cup bottled salsa
Recipe Instructions:
In a microwave-safe bowl with a lid, layer ingredients in the order listed. Cover and microwave for 30-60 seconds, until hot.
Recipe Additional Notes:
PER SERVING: 717 cal, 17g fat, 7g sat fat, 113mg chol, 85g carb, 55g protein, 13g fiber, 693mg sodium
Thu, 2012-07-12 17:10
