Meatless Chili-cheese Bake

3 cups cooked rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 can (15-16 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. creole seasoning
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

In a greased 2 quart dish, combine all ingredients except cheese. Top with 1 1/2 cups of cheese. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Top with remaining cheese, then bake, uncovered 10 minutes longer.

Store: rice, canned green chilies, kidney beans, dried onion.

*I like to eat this with tortilla chips.

Easy Red Beans and Rice

1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces*
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (15 oz.) kidney beans or red beans, drained
2 cans (16 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Hot Cooked Rice

Heat sausage over low heat for 5-8 minutes. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic; saute until tender. Add beans, tomatoes, and seasonings; simmer 30-45 minutes. Serve over rice.

*Can serve meatless.

Store: kidney or red beans, diced tomatoes, rice, dried onion and green pepper.