Best 5 Vegetarian Mexican Casserole Plus Low Cal And Low Fat Recipes

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Are you a vegetarian in search of a tantalizing Mexican casserole recipe that is both low in calories and fat? Look no further! This article presents a culinary journey that will guide you in creating a delectable vegetarian Mexican casserole that satisfies your taste buds without compromising your health goals. With a harmonious blend of fresh vegetables, tantalizing spices, and wholesome ingredients, this recipe promises a guilt-free indulgence that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEALTHY VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE WITH RICE & BEANS



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Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole is easy to make and filled with cheesy goodness, along with brown rice and lots of veggies. This is an easy gluten free & vegetarian casserole for a weeknight dinner or your next party!

Provided by Meeta Arora

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1.5 cup Red Onion (chopped )
1.5 cup Red Bell Peppers (chopped )
1.5 cup Green Bell Peppers (chopped )
2 Jalapeños (1 sliced + 1 diced, divided (adjust to taste))
2 cups Corn kernels (frozen)
1 can Black Beans (14oz, drained and rinsed)
1 can Diced Tomatoes (14oz, I used fire-roasted)
2 tablespoon Lime juice
4 cups Cooked Brown Rice
1 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup Mexican blend cheese (shredded, for topping)
1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped )
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
2 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne (adjust to taste )
1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste )

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet with oil. Add onions, peppers and diced jalapeño. Sauté for about 4 minutes mins or until they start to brown sightly. Add the corn and saute for couple more minutes. Add the black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, lime juice and then the spices. Stir to combine. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Add the cooked brown rice and mix well. Then add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and mix it.
  • Preheat oven to 400º F. Grease the baking dish.
  • Transfer the rice and veggies mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Mexican blend cheese on the top.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling.
  • (optional) Leave a few minutes under broil if desired until lightly golden.
  • Garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeños. Cut into squares and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 418 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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This vegetarian Mexican casserole is sure to be loved by everyone at the dinner table. With just enough zing from the tomatillos, a little heat from the spices, and tasty crunch from the tortilla chips, we suspect there may not be any leftovers. Feel free to mix in a handful of chopped chicken or cooked ground beef for a little extra protein.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.

MEXICAN VEGETARIAN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Mexican Vegetarian Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Merlot

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 (8 ounce) jar Pace Picante Sauce (I use medium hot)
2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) can diced rotel tomatoes and green chilies
2 cups cooked rice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 -2 green onion, chopped
sliced black olives (for topping)
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (for topping)

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients.
  • Spoon into a lightly greased 9 x 11 inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the sliced black olives and shredded Monterey Jack Cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F.
  • for about 50 minutes.

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE - PLUS LOW CAL AND LOW FAT!



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You'll never miss the meat in this delicious Cooking Light recipe. The entire family gave it a thumbs up!

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) package veggie crumbles (such as Lightlife Smart Ground)
48 baked corn tortilla chips
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 cups plum tomatoes, chopped seeded (or use canned, diced tomatoes)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/4 cup ripe olives, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and jalapeno; cook 1 minute. Stir in chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and crumbles; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Arrange half of tortilla chips in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top evenly with the crumbles mixture.
  • Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in skillet over medium heat. Add beans, mashing with the back of a wooden spoon until chunky and thick; cook 2 minutes or until heated, stirring constantly. Stir in lime juice.
  • Combine tomato, cilantro, and salt. Layer beans and tomato mixture over crumbles mixture in dish. Top with remaining tortilla chips, pressing to slightly crush. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Cut casserole into 6 equal pieces; top each serving with 1 teaspoon sour cream, 1 teaspoon onions, and 2 teaspoons olives.

EASY MEXI BAKE (LOW FAT)



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This is a super-easy low fat vegetarian dish that takes only minutes to throw together, it makes a great light weeknight meal served with a small side salad, you can use stewed tomatoes in place diced and use black beans in place of kidney beans. Top this with low-fat sour cream and salsa.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
2 cups corn kernels
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon oregano (or to taste)
8 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese (or use full-fat cheese)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Grease a 2-quart casserole and layer as follows, 4 tortillas (overlapping each other to cover the bottom of the dish, then half of the bean mixture, then half of the cheese.
  • Repeat the layers.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese melts (do not over bake or the tortillas will become too soft).
  • Top with low-fat sour cream and salsa.

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, roast the poblano peppers directly over an open flame or under the broiler.
  • If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can mash the beans by hand until they are smooth.
  • Be sure to drain the corn and black beans before adding them to the casserole.
  • You can use any type of salsa you like in this recipe. If you prefer a milder casserole, use a mild salsa. If you like it spicy, use a hot salsa.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheese before baking. You can use any type of cheese you like, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Conclusion:

This vegetarian Mexican casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with protein and vegetables, and it is also low in calories and fat. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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