MEXICAN VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

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Green, Gooey, Good. So many veggies, you'll have your daily servings done in one hit! Try adding more bell peppers in different colors for a nice presentation.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
nonstick cooking spray
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons green chilies, chopped
8 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook ziti according to package directions without salt; drain well.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Coat a Dutch oven or large pot with cooking spray. Add onions, garlic, carrots, green pepper, and zucchini. Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, simmering 15 minutes.
  • Stir in beans, corn, and chilies. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; add pasta and cheeses, tossing gently.
  • Coat 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon mixture into dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.3, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 493.6, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 8.6, Protein 17.8

Inara Hernandez
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


SHERY FIEDS
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This casserole was a waste of time and ingredients.


Arti Januzi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out dry and overcooked.


Emil Fiser
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste.


Amogelang Amo
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I'm not sure about the cornbread topping, but the rest of the casserole was delicious.


Khursheed Iqbal
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This casserole is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Nkululeko Kenneth
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I love that this casserole is made with fresh vegetables.


Tasmiha Mim
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


oluwatoyin adegun
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!


Given mdluli
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


JS Sabbir
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this casserole was surprisingly good.


Chris Mdanisi
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This dish is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet.


Ben Agbeko
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Thatta Tv
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This casserole was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Raeed alteha
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Bulelwa Ngewu
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This dish was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the cheesy sauce and the cornbread topping.


Kristen Goodluck
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. Will definitely make this again!


sargodha shaheen manilak
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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