MEXICAN-STYLE BROWN RICE CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Mexican-Style Brown Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by IAteMyGluestick

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 40m

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a 2-quart rectangular, round or oval baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 773.8, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 14.5

Sherazi Jan
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I'm going to try making this casserole again, but I'll make some changes to the recipe.


Giavanni Cross
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Jack
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole didn't look like the picture.


Ramos Zamokuhle
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The casserole was too dry for my taste.


Fahad Farouk
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I found the casserole to be a bit bland.


Jamari Leveston
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my casserole didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


Tinho Pro
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lungsta Twitch
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hafiz Tanveer
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The instructions were easy to follow and the casserole turned out great.


Milon Khan
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I'm glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Andrew Padilla
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This casserole is perfect for a potluck or party.


Davis Basweti
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I'm always looking for new ways to make rice and this casserole is a great option.


Kiggundu Rafah
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This is a great recipe to use up leftover rice.


Malik Azeem 190 Pakistan381
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit.


Chandra Light
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The leftovers were even better the next day.


sl lasi
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this casserole.


Siphenathi Makie
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


macabenlarbernardita Serrapico
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I added some extra salsa and cheese to the dish and it was delicious.


Michael Tucker
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The rice was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


Nakiranda Robina
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My family loved this casserole! It was easy to make and had a great flavor.