Beans and Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Beans and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup water; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; ¾ cup uncooked rice; 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained; 1 (16 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese; 3 drops red pepper sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup water
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 green bell peppers, chopped
¾ cup uncooked rice
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, undrained
1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese
3 drops red pepper sauce (optional)

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions, garlic, mushrooms, and peppers; simmer, stirring often, until onions are tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Add rice, beans, tomatoes and water.
4
Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
5
Stir frequently.
6
Transfer to a 2-qt baking dish.
7
Sprinkle with cheese.
8
Bake 15 minutes, until cheese is melted.
9
Note: you can add 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken or slices of sausage, if you like.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup water, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Beans and Rice Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beans and Rice Casserole

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