RICE CON QUESO

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The exact recipe from Frances Moore Lappe's "Diet for a Small Planet". Great for a buffet dinner. Prep time does not include cooking the rice or beans.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked brown rice, seasoned with salt and pepper
1 1/3 cups cooked black beans (or black-eyed peas, pinto beans, etc.)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chilies, chopped
1/2 lb ricotta cheese, thinned with a little low-fat milk (or thin with some yogurt)
3/4 lb shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
chopped black olives (optional)
onion (optional)
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
  • Mix together cooked rice, cooked beans, garlic, onion, and chiles. In a casserole, spread alternating layers of the rice-beans mixture, ricotta cheese, and jack cheese, ending with a layer of rice and beans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Garnish before serving.

Skrillex More
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Yesica Martinez
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rice con queso turned out grainy and bland.


Monica Trule
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Brenda Flores
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I've made this dish for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to bring to a party or potluck.


Caleb Forsyth
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it.


Ahmad Shehzad
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I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but I loved this dish! The cheese sauce was mild and flavorful.


Sir Jaam511
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This is my new favorite comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and so satisfying.


Devita Williams
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I love the versatility of this dish. I've added different types of cheese, vegetables, and even meat. It's always delicious.


Stephanie Nyanye
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This dish is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.


Samwise 1945
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The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful. I could eat it on anything!


Burnalise Spandiel
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I love that this dish can be made in one pot. It saves me time and cleanup is a breeze.


Mairaj Plays
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This was my first time making rice con queso and it was easier than I thought. The recipe was clear and easy to follow.


Nepal Technical Kura
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to comfort food.


Fayaz Ahmed Soomro
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This rice con queso was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the cheesy, creamy sauce and the tender rice.


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