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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 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, Southwest
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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days and reheat in a microwave oven.
Leftovers could also be used to make burritos the next day with a little salsa and a dollop of sour cream on top.
Substitutions
Feel free to substitute the white rice with brown rice.
Use your favorite cheeses instead of the Mexican blend. For example, use all cheddar or monterey jack cheese.

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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