Mexican Rice Casserole: Easy Recipe for a Delicious Dinner
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Green bell pepper
- Garlic
- Diced tomatoes
- Black beans
- Corn
- Long-grain white rice
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika
- Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onion and green bell pepper in olive oil until softened.
- Add minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in uncooked rice; toast for 2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and mix well.
- Incorporate black beans and corn; stir to combine.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth; bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) while the mixture simmers.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish; top with shredded cheeses.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg