One Skillet Mexican Rice Casserole

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 15 min 5
One Skillet Mexican Rice Casserole
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Ingredients


1 small Red onion (small; diced)
1 tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin (tbsp extra virgin)
2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Chili powder (tsp)
1 tsp Paprika (tsp smoked)
1/2 tsp Salt (tsp)
1 tsp Oregano, dried (tsp dried)
1 medium pepper(s) Red bell pepper (cored and diced)
1 can (4oz) Green chiles, canned ((4 oz) can diced; drained)
1 cup Frozen yellow corn kernels
1 can (15oz) Black beans, canned ((15 oz) can; drained and rinsed)
341 gm Enchilada sauce, canned
1 1/2 cup Brown rice, medium-grain, dry (cooked)
1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese (Shredded)

Instructions


Start by warming the oil in a large skillet (mine is 3 quarts) over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, then add the spices (cumin to oregano) and stir together. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.


Next add the red pepper and the green chilies and stir together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes then add the drained and rinsed beans, corn, salsa, and rice. Stir everything until well-combined.


Turn the oven to broil then top the mixture in the skillet with the shredded cheese. Place the skillet in the oven and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly on top. Serve warm with diced green onions, cilantro, and/or avocado.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 415
Calories from fat 81
Calories from saturated fat 29.3
Total Fat 9.0 g
Saturated Fat 3.3 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.9 g
Cholesterol 14.2 mg
Sodium 1141 mg
Potassium 654 mg
Total Carbohydrate 74 g
Dietary Fiber 10.1 g
Sugars 4.5 g
Protein 14.5 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.9
Meat Alternative 0.5
Milk Alternative 0.3
Vegetables 1.6

Energy sources


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