ZESTY TACO CASSEROLE

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A quick, filling, zesty vegetarian taco casserole. Yumm! Yumm!

Provided by BLUERAYNE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 cup salsa
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cups cottage cheese
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can vegetarian chili
2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine rice and water In a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic in oil until tender. In a medium bowl, combine chile peppers, salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cottage cheese, corn, chili, and cooked rice. Stir this mixture in with the onions and peppers. Cook until heated through. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish, and top with chips and cheese. Use more or less cheese to taste.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Ndumi Hlophe
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste.


Sduduzo Ngcongo
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I'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one was pretty good.


Taylor Long
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This casserole was easy to make and really tasty. I would definitely recommend it.


Umar Saeed
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Cornell Taylor
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This casserole was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Anamul haqe
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I'm not a fan of taco seasoning, so I used chili seasoning instead. It turned out great!


Anneliese Colon
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This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but otherwise it was good.


Rayhan Kabir
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sanjay Chaurasya
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover taco meat. It was quick and easy to make, and it was a hit with my family.


Sahil blogs
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This casserole was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was also really easy to make.


Thomas Tsuro
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Reiha Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of casseroles, but this one was pretty good. The corn and black beans added a nice sweetness and texture.


Juliet Merto
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This casserole was easy to make and really tasty. The ground beef and taco seasoning gave it a nice kick.


Jomela Aktar
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more cheese on top.


Heather Bazinet
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the beef was tender and juicy. Even my picky eater loved it!