How to Make Vegetarian Mexican Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a hearty and delicious vegetarian dish that channels the flavors of Mexican cuisine? Look no further than this Vegetarian Mexican Casserole recipe! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bold spices, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a new recipe to add to your repertoire or a meat-eater looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, this casserole is the perfect option.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 6 tomatillos, husked and chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (8.8 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® INSTANT Whole Grain Brown Rice
  • 1 (8.8 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Spanish Style
  • 2 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add tomatillos and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, cumin, ancho powder, salt, and cook, smashing beans and tomatoes with a spoon, until warmed through, 5 minutes. Add brown and Spanish rice. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender and warmed through, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups of rice mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chips. Repeat process with remaining rice mixture and chips. Top with cheese and bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 15 minutes.
  • Top with radishes and cilantro. Serve immediately.