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Southwest rice and black bean casserole with jalapeno peppers and Mexican cheese.

Mexican Black Beans and Rice Casserole

A great side dish for any meal this rice and black bean casserole is easy to make. Bring it to a pot luck gathering or serve it at dinner with any grilled dish or main entree.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 red bell pepper - diced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers - finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic - finely diced or grated
  • 1/2 medium onion - diced
  • 2 cans black beans - drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups converted rice -  (long-grain rice) uncooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric optional
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup roasted corn
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice and zest of one lime
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet on medium heat, saute onion, red pepper, garlic, and jalapeno peppers in oil for about 3 to 5 minutes on medium-high heat until they become soft.
  • Add cumin, oregano, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  • Next, add the tomatoes and rice and stir well, for about 30 seconds.
  • Add water and turmeric.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Turn to low and cover.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Once the rice is cooked add corn, beans, lime juice and zest. Mix well.
  • Add cheese mix well and pour into a large casserole dish.

Notes

Note any leftovers can be placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.
Leftovers could also be used to make burritos the next day with a little salsa and a dollop of sour cream on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 388IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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