White Beans and Rice Casserole with Chorizo | Carolina® Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups Carolina® White Rice
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 lb chorizo sausages, casing removed
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 3/4 tsp each salt and pepper, divided
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 4 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (19 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 10 oz fresh spinach leaves
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 8 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 cup grated cotija cheese