Cheesy Bean And Rice Casserole
["1 c. uncooked brown rice", "1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained", "3 Tbsp. butter", "1 c. chopped onion", "1/2 c. chopped green pepper", "1/3 c. chopped celery", "1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes (1/3 c. liquid set aside)", "2 tsp. chili powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "8 oz. sliced Cheddar cheese", "1/3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese"]
["Cook rice according to directions.", "Combine rice and kidney beans; set aside.", "In a large skillet, melt butter; add onion, green pepper and celery.", "Cook until tender.", "Stir in tomatoes (reserving 1/3 cup liquid), chili powder and salt.", "Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, chopping up tomatoes and stirring.", "Place 1/2 of rice mixture on bottom of greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish.", "Top with 1/2 of sliced cheese and 1/3 of tomato mixture.", "Repeat cheese and tomato layers.", "Top with remaining rice mixture and remaining 1/3 cup liquid.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.", "Remove from oven and sprinkle with grated cheese.", "Return to oven until cheese is melted.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["brown rice", "kidney beans", "butter", "onion", "green pepper", "celery", "tomatoes", "chili powder", "salt", "Cheddar cheese", "Cheddar cheese"]