Description
A flavorful and hearty vegetarian Mexican rice casserole made with beans, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of beans you prefer.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Serve with avocado or sour cream for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Vegetarian Mexican Rice Casserole, Mexican casserole, vegetarian recipes