Best 6 Southwest Vegetarian Bake Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-Quart.
• Grease the inside of your slow cooker insert.
• In a large bowl, combine the black beans, bell pepper, onion, potatoes, corn, cheese and cilantro. Stir well and then dump in the slow cooker.
• In the same bowl beat together the eggs, milk, salt and cayenne pepper. Pour mixture over the potato mixture in the slow cooker.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• When you're ready to cook the casserole, transfer the insert to the slow cooker base.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 5 hours, or until eggs are set and the edges are browned.
• Uncover, being careful not to let the condensation in the lid drip back into the slow cooker. Turn off the slow cooker and let the casserole sit, uncovered, for 15 minutes before serving.
• Cut into wedges.

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, until tender.
• In a bowl, combine beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, cheddar, pepper and rice. Transfer to a 2 1/2 quart baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Sprinkle onions and olives over top.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican cheese over top. Bake 5-10 minutes longer, until cheese is melted.
• Let stand 10 minutes.

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 35-40 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and rice in a large bowl; stir in salsa, sour cream and pepper. Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with onion and olives. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese; bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE - WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until tender.
• In a large bowl, combine the bean, corn, tomatoes, chilies, salsa, sour cream, 1 cup of the cheese, pepper and rice.
• Transfer to a shallow baking dish coated with non-stick spray. Sprinkle with onions and cilantro.
• Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees.
• Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• Note: I didn't have the patience to wait for the rice to cook so I increased the water by 1/2 cup and the rice cooked in the oven.

SOUTHWEST VEGETABLE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix all ingredients except cheese in a 2 quart baking dish.
• Bake, covered, 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
• Remove from oven,top with cheese, and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, uncovered, until cheese is melted.
• Serve hot!

BAKED SPAGHETTI (WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• In a large skillet, brown beef, onion, and garlic. Drain fat. Add spaghetti sauce and heat through.
• Meanwhile, combine cottage cheese, 2 cups mozzarella, and 1/4 cup parmesan.
• In a 9x13 casserole dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, layer 1 cup of meat mixture, half the spaghetti, half the cheese, and half the remaining meat mixture. Repeat layers. Dish will be very full.
• Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Uncover and add remaining cheeses. Bake an addition 10 minutes.
• Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.