Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole

INGREDIENTS

6 cups

cooked brown rice (I used the quick "Boil in a Bag" kind to speed things up)

1/2 cup

fat free refried beans

1 can

rotel tomatoes (original)

2 tbsp

tomato paste

2 cups

shredded Mexican cheese, plus a little more for topping

2 tbsp

Mexican seasoning (recipe below)

Recipe for Mexican seasoning: (makes 3½ tablespoons)

1 tbsp

chili powder

1 tbsp

cumin

1 1/2 tsp

paprika

1 1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1 1/2 tsp

onion powder