MEXICAN VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

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Green, Gooey, Good. So many veggies, you'll have your daily servings done in one hit! Try adding more bell peppers in different colors for a nice presentation.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
nonstick cooking spray
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons green chilies, chopped
8 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook ziti according to package directions without salt; drain well.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Coat a Dutch oven or large pot with cooking spray. Add onions, garlic, carrots, green pepper, and zucchini. Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, simmering 15 minutes.
  • Stir in beans, corn, and chilies. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; add pasta and cheeses, tossing gently.
  • Coat 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon mixture into dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.3, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 493.6, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 8.6, Protein 17.8

Muhammad Fazil
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This casserole is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


shaneka Brown
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I'm always looking for new and exciting Mexican recipes. This casserole is a great addition to my recipe collection.


Nhlakanipho Nicholas
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This casserole is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with healthy vegetables and it's a delicious way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Shimanto Sarker
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this casserole without any problems.


Abigail Varshavski
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of leftover veggies in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Getruda lawrent
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit at potlucks. It's a great way to share a delicious Mexican dish with friends and family.


Rorn Ramaja
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Dave Nane
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this casserole. It was cheesy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice.


Tari Inengite
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I made this casserole for a Mexican-themed party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rj Honeycutt
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Langga Bisaya
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of vegetables and cheeses and it's always turned out great.


Salim Nepali
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners.


Sajid Shaikh
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This casserole was easy to make and so delicious! I used a variety of vegetables and it was great.


Millie Jennings
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The casserole was cheesy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. My family loved it.


Ariyan Ahammed
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This Mexican vegetable casserole was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


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