Mexican-Style Brown Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican-Style Brown Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 spray cooking spray; 4 cups cooked brown rice; 1 1/4 cups salsa; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 15 ounces canned refried beans; 10 ounces frozen corn kernels, thawed; 4 ounces canned green chili peppers, mild, diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach or 10 ounces collard greens, thawed and set to drain in a strainer over a bowl; 3/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 spray cooking spray
4 cups cooked brown rice
1 1/4 cups salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
15 ounces canned refried beans
10 ounces frozen corn kernels, thawed
4 ounces canned green chili peppers, mild, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach or 10 ounces collard greens, thawed and set to drain in a strainer over a bowl
3/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional, for garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Coat a 2-quart rectangular, round or oval baking dish with cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, combine rice, salsa and cumin. Spoon 2 cups of rice mixture into prepared baking dish and spread out to evenly cover bottom of dish.
3
In another large bowl, combine refried beans, corn, chili peppers and chili power. Using a rubber spatula, scrape bean mixture on top of rice layer and smooth out top.
4
Squeeze out any excess water from spinach or collard greens and then spread on top of bean layer; sprinkle with 6 tablespoons of cheese. Top with remaining rice mixture and smooth out top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5
Place casserole on a large rimmed baking sheet to catch any spillage. Bake until heated through and cheese is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro (if desired), cut into 6 pieces and serve.

979

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 spray cooking spray, 4 cups cooked brown rice, 1 1/4 cups salsa, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Mexican-Style Brown Rice 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-Style Brown Rice Casserole

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