ZESTY TACO CASSEROLE

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A quick, filling, zesty vegetarian taco casserole. Yumm! Yumm!

Provided by BLUERAYNE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 cup salsa
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cups cottage cheese
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can vegetarian chili
2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine rice and water In a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic in oil until tender. In a medium bowl, combine chile peppers, salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cottage cheese, corn, chili, and cooked rice. Stir this mixture in with the onions and peppers. Cook until heated through. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish, and top with chips and cheese. Use more or less cheese to taste.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Kasun Ranjth
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great recipe for a crowd.


Creative Orange
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This is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Judith Sanchez
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


50pluss Nickjones
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This is a really good recipe. I love the zesty flavor and the fact that it's so easy to make.


Farhana Yismen
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great recipe for a crowd.


Rana Hafeez RANA
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This is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Jayden Crisler
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


melchisidech calderon
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This is a really good recipe. I love the zesty flavor and the fact that it's so easy to make.


Rabya_ Hailey
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for taco casserole.


Hajira Munawar
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This is the best taco casserole recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and delicious.


christabelle Mbeng
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Anamul mristry
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Lisa of BLACKPINK
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I'm not a huge fan of taco casserole, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Abdullah Nasir
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. My family loves it!


Daide Brr
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I love the zesty flavor and the fact that it's so easy to make.


Colleen Henry
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mujahed Hussain khan
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This is my go-to recipe for taco casserole. It's always a hit, and I love that I can make it ahead of time.


Beso Fatani
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohamed Quais
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This taco casserole was a hit with my family! The zesty flavor was perfect, and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.