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_ cups cooked brown or white rice
___ cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg substitute or 1 egg
_ 1/2 cups picante sauce
_ cup shredded reduced-fat or regular cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
_ (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
___ teaspoon chili powder
Heat oven to 350°. Spray square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with nonstick cooking spray. Mix rice, egg product, 1/2 cup of the picante sauce and 1/2 cup of the cheese; press in bottom of baking dish. Mix beans and remaining 1 cup picante sauce; spoon over rice mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the chili powder. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.