Description
This rice and beans casserole is a simple and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. With minimal prep and easy cleanup, you just dump everything in the baking dish and pop it in the oven!
Ingredients
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- 1 and 1/2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 (12oz) bag of frozen peppers and onion
- 2 and 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 (15oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8oz enchilada sauce
- 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
- Garnishes: Fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream, hot sauce, or fresh jalapeños.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, add the rice, frozen peppers and onions, and black beans. Stir to combine.
- Microwave the vegetable broth for 3 minutes until simmering.
- Add the warm vegetable broth and enchilada sauce. Stir to combine then cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes until the rice is mostly tender. Carefully remove the lid or foil using oven mits and stir the mixture. If there is still visible liquid, put it back in the oven uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Once the liquid is absorbed, top with cheese and return to the oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving then garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy.