VEGETABLE & BEAN RICE CASSEROLE
A good recipe for cleaning out the pantry or reincarnating leftovers. Basic white sauce (off of a corn starch box) spiced up with garlic and lime helps dress up healthy rice, beans, and vegetables. Prep time will vary based on whether you use already cooked beans and rice or cook them for the recipe. I recommend that you get the rice started and then make the sauce while the rice is cooking. I first made this dish to stretch my budget and make the best of what was already at hand in my pantry, but I like it well enough to keep making it regardless of my budget.
Provided by Sara Spider
Categories Rice
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lime-Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan, Melt butter slowly over medium heat OR briefly heat oil over medium heat.
- Mix in cornstarch.
- Gradually stir in milk.
- Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil for 1 minute and then remove from heat.
- Stir in garlic and lime-juice to taste.
- (I prefer a rather strongly flavored sauce as the flavor will be diluted when mixed into the casserole).
- Casserole: Prepare rice, beans, and vegetables according to package directions, separately.
- Divide sauce evenly between rice and vegetables.
- Mix so that rice and vegetables are well-coated.
- Spread rice evenly in bottom of 11 x 7 casserole.
- Spread vegetables over rice.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar over vegetables.
- Spread beans over cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over beans.
- Cover and bake at 350°F until heated through and cheese is melted (15-20 minutes assuming that rice and beans are still warm).
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King Blankenberg
b.k@hotmail.comI've never made a casserole before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!
Okonkwo Christopher
okonkwoc@aol.comThis casserole is a great way to sneak vegetables into my kids' diet. They love it!
Selam Fikru
fikru.selam@yahoo.comI'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. This casserole is a great addition to my repertoire.
Michelle Rosario
r@hotmail.comThis casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a really affordable dish to make.
Arslan Bakhsh
bakhsh.a6@gmail.comI was really impressed with this recipe. It's simple to make and the flavors are amazing.
King TY
t.king66@yahoo.comThis casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables and beans I have on hand.
Iyasu Gemeda Mosisa
g-iyasu49@yahoo.comI've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Teta Arielle
teta-arielle66@aol.comI'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced and it's not too heavy.
Janeth García
j.g@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Saqlain Ahmad Ahmad
s80@gmail.comI made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Destiny Campos
destinyc5@gmail.comThis casserole is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and beans. It's also a really affordable dish to make. I highly recommend it!
Matthias Inahdinho
i.m@gmail.comI was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jason Camplin
j-c67@yahoo.comThis vegetable bean rice casserole is a lifesaver! It's incredibly easy to make and so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and beans, and it always turns out delicious and comforting. My family loves it!