RICE CON QUESO

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The exact recipe from Frances Moore Lappe's "Diet for a Small Planet". Great for a buffet dinner. Prep time does not include cooking the rice or beans.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked brown rice, seasoned with salt and pepper
1 1/3 cups cooked black beans (or black-eyed peas, pinto beans, etc.)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chilies, chopped
1/2 lb ricotta cheese, thinned with a little low-fat milk (or thin with some yogurt)
3/4 lb shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
chopped black olives (optional)
onion (optional)
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
  • Mix together cooked rice, cooked beans, garlic, onion, and chiles. In a casserole, spread alternating layers of the rice-beans mixture, ricotta cheese, and jack cheese, ending with a layer of rice and beans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Garnish before serving.

mdmonirul khan
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This rice con queso is the perfect dish for a cold winter day. It's cheesy, flavorful, and so comforting. I love to serve it with a side of warm tortillas.


Asenso Emmanuel
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I made this rice con queso for my Super Bowl party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! It's a great recipe for a party because it's easy to make and it serves a crowd.


Leland Youvella
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This rice con queso is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I add a cup of chopped broccoli to the cheese sauce, and they love it.


RVJ Rabi
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I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but I really enjoyed this rice con queso. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, but not too heavy. And the rice is cooked perfectly.


Haider_ _ 74
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This rice con queso is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that I can make it in one pot, too. It's a great recipe for a busy weeknight.


Deepak Shakya
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese, and I've also added different toppings, like cooked chicken or black beans. It's always delicious.


Sebastian Hammer
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I've made this rice con queso several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you need a quick and easy meal.


Brandon Rader
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This rice con queso is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to make for a potluck or party. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Pride Hlomai Hlomai
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I'm not usually a fan of rice con queso, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Germila Jones
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This is the best rice con queso I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


SHAKIB GAMING
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I made this rice con queso for my family, and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Navid
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly. The rice was cooked just right, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Victor Mubiru
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This rice con queso was a hit at my dinner party! It was cheesy, flavorful, and the perfect comfort food. I will definitely be making this again.


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