Best 9 Mazs Rice Beans Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorsome culinary experience with Mazs' Rice and Beans Casserole, a delectable dish that combines the goodness of rice, beans, and a medley of tantalizing spices. This classic casserole is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, featuring tender rice, hearty beans, and a rich, flavorful sauce that seeps into every bite.

The recipe's versatility allows for customization to suit your taste preferences. Choose between three distinct bean options – black beans, kidney beans, or a combination of both – to create a casserole that's uniquely yours. The addition of colorful bell peppers, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices elevates this dish to a symphony of flavors.

Mazs' Rice and Beans Casserole is not just a meal; it's a journey through culinary delight. Each ingredient harmoniously blends to create a dish that's both comforting and satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Alongside the main recipe, this article presents a treasure trove of culinary variations to satisfy every palate. From the classic Mazs' Rice and Beans Casserole to its tantalizing variations – Black Bean Casserole, Three Bean Casserole, and Vegetarian Casserole – these recipes offer a diverse range of flavors and textures to suit any occasion.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more. Mazs' Rice and Beans Casserole and its flavorful variations await your exploration.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGETARIAN RICE & BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE



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This Vegetarian Rice & Bean Casserole is an easy and healthy solution for getting dinner on the table. It can be made ahead and frozen so it's extremely quick to throw together.

Provided by Jenna Braddock, RD

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 onion (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
2 cups cooked brown rice (instant, long grain or short grain)
1 can pinto beans (drained)
1 can black beans (drained)
1 can whole kernel corn* (drained)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 cup Pepper Jack or sharp cheddar cheese (recommend Cabot)
1 green onion (diced (optional))

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking oil.
  • Add tablespoon of oil to skillet. Saute onion, pepper and garlic until softened, about 4-5 minutes.Then remove from heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add cooked peppers/onion/garlic, rice, beans, corn, tomato paste, vegetable stock, salt and pepper, oregano, and cumin. Gently mix together. Fold in cheddar cheese.
  • Evenly spread mixture in baking dish. Bake in oven for 25 minutes (30 minutes if cooking from frozen).
  • Remove from oven. Sprinkle with green onions. Scoop out portions and serve with favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Sugar 5, Sodium 480, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 16, Protein 21, Cholesterol 11

EASY BEAN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Serve this easy rice and bean casserole topped with avocado and sour cream or use as a burrito filler. Inspired by Green Valley Kitchen's Rice and Black Bean Casserole.

Provided by Jax

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups water
2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 cubes vegetable bouillon
½ medium lime, juiced
1 tablespoon oil, or to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried, minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
3 medium carrots, grated
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Combine water, rice, and bouillon cubes in a wide, shallow pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring a few times early on to dissolve bouillon cubes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Add lime juice and fluff rice with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a wide, shallow, oven-safe pan (like a paella pan) over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice, pinto beans, salsa, and carrots; mix well. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until well mixed.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Top with remaining Cheddar and bake until bubbly, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 496.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, greens and whites sliced
1 jalapeno, minced
2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Two 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
3/4 cup grated Cheddar
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the garlic, green onions and jalapeno and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Cook, stirring to make sure the rice doesn't burn, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, beans, diced tomatoes and diced tomatoes and green chiles and stir together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is not quite done, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Top the rice and beans with the cheese, then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice is fully cooked, about 15 minutes more. Top with chopped cilantro before serving.

MAZ'S RICE & BEANS CASSEROLE



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This is a juicy casserole that freezes well. With salad, this casserole can make 3 meals for 2 people.

Provided by Mary Alice Zurbach

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup chicken or 1 cup beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can mild diced green chilies
1 (12 ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 lb hamburger or 1 1/2 cups diced ham

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
  • Add the onion, celery, and garlic and saute for 4 minute.
  • Add the rice and saute for 2 minute.
  • Add broth, tomatoes and spices.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minute.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 deg.
  • Brown meat and drain.
  • Add beans and green chilies to meat and heat.
  • Add to rice mixture when done and combine.
  • Place all ingredients in a 9 x 13 casserole.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Cook in oven for 20 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.4, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 90.5, Sodium 1062.4, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 30.7

RICE AND BEANS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 cup dried borlotti or cannellini beans
1 tablespoon EVOO, plus some to drizzle
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 3/4 cups chicken stock/poaching liquid from Poached Chicken, recipe follows
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped, plus more to garnish
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more to pass
Finely chopped red onion, for garnish
1 whole chicken, 4 to 5 pounds
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 lemon, sliced
1 onion, peeled and quartered
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme
Salt

Steps:

  • Soak the beans 4 hours or overnight.
  • Rinse the beans after soaking. Place the rinsed beans in a pot with 1 tablespoon of the EVOO, the celery, garlic onions and some salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover, about 1 quart, and bring to a low boil. Cook until tender, adding a bit more water if necessary, about 30 minutes. Puree half of the mixture, reserve.
  • Meanwhile heat the stock to a boil, then add the rice and stir. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 16 minutes, then stir in the herbs and butter. Cook 1 minute more and remove from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork.
  • Brown and crumble the sausage in a skillet with a drizzle of EVOO over medium-high heat.
  • Grease a large casserole dish. Combine the rice with half of the cheese, the pureed beans, whole beans, vegetables and sausage. Top with remaining cheese. Cool and cover, then store in the fridge until ready to eat.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Bring the casserole to room temperature.
  • Bake until heated through, top with an extra drizzle of oil, the reserved parsley and raw onions before serving. Pass the cheese at the table.
  • Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the peppercorns, celery, garlic, bay leaf, carrot, lemon, onions and the herb bundle tied with string. Sprinkle with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, a rolling simmer. Simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Then cool chicken in its stock. Strain the stock, discarding the vegetables. Remove the chicken in large pieces from skin and bones. Reserve the meat for another use.

THE BEST BAKED RICE AND BEANS



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Due to certain worldwide events, I've been getting lots of requests for easy, hearty recipes that can be made using basic dry and canned goods. This incredibly delicious Spanish-style baked rice and beans is all that and more. You'll also see a fantastic, foolproof way of making perfect rice, every time. Garnish with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, if you like.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups basmati rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar tomato salsa
2 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour white rice into a casserole dish and season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and oregano. Pour in olive oil and stir until rice is thoroughly coated with oil. Add salsa, chicken broth, and kidney beans; stir until evenly combined. Cover very tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove foil, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, and fluff with a fork. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1344.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

GREEN BEAN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Find out how to make this deliciously cheesy Green Bean and Rice Casserole with dinner this week. Onions, mushrooms, sour cream and chicken broth help give this Green Bean and Rice Casserole its zesty flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 lb. cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 pouch (3.5 oz.) boil-in-bag long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Three Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
1/2 lb. fresh green beans, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 2 min. Stir in mushrooms; cook 3 to 5 min. or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine rice, broth, sour cream and 1-1/2 cups cheese in large bowl. Add mushroom mixture; mix well.
  • Spoon rice mixture into 9-inch-square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with beans and remaining cheese. Cover.
  • Bake 35 to 40 min. or until casserole is heated through and broth is absorbed, uncovering for the last 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

RICE 'N' BLACK BEAN BAKE



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"When I come home from work, I start cooking rice for this meatless casserole right away," mentions Kathy Prado of Fort Worth, Texas. "The rest is a breeze, because it's just opening cans and mixing. That's my kind of cooking."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 main-dish or 8-10 side-dish servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Corn or tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Stir in the rice, sour cream and 1 cup of cheese. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with corn or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 17g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

MEXICAN RICE AND BEAN CASSEROLE



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This is tasty rice dish with a kick to it. Of coarse all the spices may be adjusted to suit taste. I have even added cooked ground beef to this to make it into a main dish.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 -4 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup water
1 1/2-2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (can use canned also)
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 fresh minced garlic cloves (or more if desired, I use 1 Tbsp)
1 (28 ounce) can undrained canned tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
3/4 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
2 teaspoons cumin (or to taste)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (use 1/8 tsp for less spicy taste)
1 -2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil with water over medium heat.
  • Add in the sliced mushrooms, green bell peppers, onion and garlic; simmer stirring often until onion is tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Add in the tomatoes (with juice, and break up slightly with a fork), beans, rice, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; mix to combine.
  • Simmer covered for about 25 minutes, or until rice is tender, and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Transfer to a large greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with mozza cheese over top.
  • Bake in oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted (also, can microwave at HIGH power for 2 minutes).

Tips:

  • Make sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove the starch and prevent it from becoming gummy.
  • If you don't have any Mexican spices on hand, you can substitute chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this casserole, such as chopped bell peppers, corn, or zucchini.
  • If you want a vegetarian version of this casserole, simply omit the chorizo.
  • Serve this casserole with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Mazs rice and beans casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian option or want to add some extra vegetables, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.

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