Mexican-Style Brown Rice Casserole Recipe Hungry_La

Name: Mexican-Style Brown Rice Casserole Recipe Hungry_Ladybug
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 spray cooking spray; 15oz salsa (fresh or jared); 10oz frozen or canned corn; 1/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded; 15oz can fat-free refried beans; 15oz can black beans; 1 1/3 cup cooked brown rice; 1 package thawed spinach; 1 tsp cumin ground; 1 Tbsp chilli powder; 2 Tbsp cilantro; Sour Cream, low fat (to top)

Servings: persons

1 spray cooking spray
15oz salsa (fresh or jared)
10oz frozen or canned corn
1/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
15oz can fat-free refried beans
15oz can black beans
1 1/3 cup cooked brown rice
1 package thawed spinach
1 tsp cumin ground
1 Tbsp chilli powder
2 Tbsp cilantro
Sour Cream, low fat (to top)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart rectangular, round or oval baking dish with cooking spray
2
In a large bowl, combine rice, salsa and cumin.
3
Spoon 1/2 of rice mixture into prepared baking dish and spread out to evenly cover bottom of dish.
4
In another large bowl, combine refried beans, black beans, corn, chili peppers and chili power.
5
Using a rubber spatula, scrape bean mixture on top of rice layer and smooth out top.
6
Squeeze out any excess water from spinach then spread on top of bean layer; sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese.
7
Top with remaining rice mixture and smooth out top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8
Place casserole on a large rimmed baking sheet to catch any spillage.
9
Bake until heated through and cheese is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
10
Sprinkle with cilantro and dollop of sour cream (if desired), cut into 6 pieces and serve.

614

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 spray cooking spray, 15oz salsa (fresh or jared), 10oz frozen or canned corn, 1/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded, and more.

Yes, Mexican-Style Brown Rice Casserole Recipe Hungry_Ladybug falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican-Style Brown Rice Casserole Recipe Hungry_Ladybug

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Variations & substitutions

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