MEATLESS RICE AND BEAN CASSEROLE

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This casserole is our latest meatless favorite with hearty flavor and complete protein.

Provided by LadyBeedough

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice
1 tablespoon beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
cooking spray (such as Pam®)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
¼ medium sweet yellow onion, diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
6 small baby portobello mushrooms, stemmed and roughly chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 cups Cheese, cheddar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • Combine water, rice, and beef base in a rice cooker. Seal and select setting according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in rice, black beans, tomatoes, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, basil, and paprika. Spoon into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining Cheddar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1229.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

Rukshanara akhter
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I'm always looking for new meatless recipes. This one looks like a great option.


Halison Dalo
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This recipe looks amazing! I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Gulnawaz Khan
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Liv
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Delicious and healthy! This casserole is a keeper.


Wasif Rao Wasif Rao
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice and beans.


Wandulu Isaac
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This casserole was easy to make and tasted great! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.


Md Mafuj Islam
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this casserole. I'm not usually a fan of meatless dishes, but this one was really flavorful and satisfying.


Ahmad Safarau garba
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This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the rice and beans were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamarrius Byrd
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's so versatile - I can add different vegetables or beans depending on what I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


Lexi
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This Meatless Rice and Bean Casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially appreciate that it's a meatless dish, making it a great option for Meatless Mondays or for those looking to reduce their meat con