Spicy Chile Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup sliced olives
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup diced jalapeno peppers
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, cheddar cheese, corn, olives, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, red onion, green onions, salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Chile peppers are native to South and Central America.
• Chile peppers contain capsaicin which makes them spicy.
• Cheddar cheese is made from cow's milk.
• Corn is a type of grain.
• Jalapeno peppers are a type of chili pepper.