Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can mexican style beans, undrained
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 cup corn kernel
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Method

  • Set aside 1 cup of the grated cheese.
  • Mix all other ingredients together, breaking up the tomatoes carefully.
  • Place mixture into a well greased crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 6-9 hours.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved grated cheese.