Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Casserole
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced; 2 zucchini, sliced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 c. cooked rice, millet or bulgur; 4 oz. tofu (optional); 2 c. cooked kidney beans or 1 (15 oz.) can, drained and rinsed; 1/2 c. tomato sauce; pinch of oregano; 1/2 c. Ricotta or cottage cheese; 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese; chopped green onion and crumbled corn chips (garnishes)

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. chili powder
3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 zucchini, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 c. cooked rice, millet or bulgur
4 oz. tofu (optional)
2 c. cooked kidney beans or 1 (15 oz.) can, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. tomato sauce
pinch of oregano
1/2 c. Ricotta or cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
chopped green onion and crumbled corn chips (garnishes)

1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2
Stir in the chili powder and pressed garlic.
3
Add the zucchini and bell pepper.
4
Saute the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, then stir in the cooked grain, optional tofu and kidney beans.
5
Stir the tomato sauce and oregano into the Ricotta or cottage cheese; pour this mixture into the frying pan.
6
Stir; top with grated cheese and cover.
7
Cook over low heat until the cheese is melted. Garnish and serve with warm tortillas.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. chili powder, 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced, 2 zucchini, sliced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mexican Casserole

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